最初的研究相信黑升麻對婦女的主要作用可能與它含有植物類雌激素化合物有關; 然而，現今更多研究顯示，其作用在很大程度上歸因於草藥中含有大量血清素受體激活劑(serotonin receptor activators)。
兩項早期評估總結了黑升麻的有效性和安全性，幫助減輕停經前後症狀，例如潮熱、大量出汗、失眠和抑鬱症等。(1,2)
黑升麻不僅適用於停經前後的婦女，曾經接受卵巢切除手術和經歷月經失調的年輕女性同樣適合服用。(3)
有趣的是，黑升麻具有減輕疼痛的作用，男性有需要都可以服用！
Black cohosh is a native American herb used primarily by women seeking relief from menopausal or menstrual disorders.
Its effects in women were initially thought to be due to the presence of estrogenic compounds; however, they may be due in greater part to the herb's serotonin receptor activators.
Two early reviews concluded effectiveness and safety for black cohosh for the alleviation of menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes, profuse perspiration, sleep disturbances and depression.(1,2)
Black cohosh is not just for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. It can be used by younger women who have undergone surgical removal of their ovaries, and by those experiencing menstrual disorders. (3) Its general ability to help relieve pain makes it useful for men as well.
References:
1 Liske E. Adv Ther. 1998 Jan-Feb;15(1):45-53.
2 Lieberman S. J Womens Health. 1998 Jun;7(5):525-9.
3 McKenna DJ et al. Altern Ther Health Med. 2001 May-Jun;7(3):93-100.
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