04-07-2013, 05:41 PM
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The only herb I've taken for menopausal hot flashes was Red Clover, with no problems.
This site states an incident of a seizure with the combination of Chasteberry and Black Cohosh (from intelihealth.com)...
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Interactions With Herbs And Dietary Supplements
Because it is possible that salicylates may be present in black cohosh, its use with other salicylate-containing herbs, such as aspen bark, may increase the risk of bleeding. This is a theoretical risk and has not been reported in studies in humans. A risk may also exist when used with herbs such as Ginkgo Biloba and Garlic (Allium sativum).
Black cohosh may lower blood pressure; caution is advised if also taking other herbs or supplements that may affect blood pressure, such as garlic (Allium sativum).
Black cohosh may have estrogen-like properties and increase some effects of supplements such as soy or evening primrose oil (Oenothera biennis). Interactions with American pennyroyal, pain relievers, anesthetics, antihistamines, anti-inflammatories, cholesterol-lowering therapies, antioxidants, blue cohosh, and St. John's wort are possible.
A case of seizure was reported in a patient using an herb combination of black cohosh, chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) and evening primrose oil (Oenothera biennis), as well as alcohol. It is not clear if black cohosh contributed to the cause of the seizure.
Caution is advised if you are also taking SSRI or MAOI antidepressants. Check with your doctor and pharmacist before adding black cohosh.
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