White Cohosh

Generic name: Actaea Pachypoda Ell.
Brand names: Coralberry, Doll's Eye, Snakeberry, White Baneberry, White Cohosh

Usage of White Cohosh

Research reveals no animal or clinical data regarding the use of A. pachypoda for any condition.

White Cohosh side effects

The protoanemonin-like compound can inflame and blister the skin upon contact.Duke 2002

Before taking White Cohosh

Avoid use. Adverse effects have been documented.Duke 2002

How to use White Cohosh

There are no clinical studies of white cohosh to provide dosing recommendations. The plant contains toxic chemical compounds.

Warnings

All parts of the plant are toxic, especially the roots and berries, which contain toxic glycosides and an essential oil. Ingestion of these parts results in gastroenteritis, vomiting, and delirium. Older texts describe severe symptoms from ingestion of a few berriesHardin 1974; however, such symptoms may be related to ingestion of the related species A. spicata, for which fatal poisoning in children has been reported.Duke 2002

What other drugs will affect White Cohosh

None well documented.

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