Overcome Female Infertility - How to Treat Infertility With Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga Racemosa)

   

As mentioned in previous articles, infertility is defined as the inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sex. It affects more than 5 million couples in the United States alone, and many more times in the world. Because of unawareness of treatments, only 10% seeks help from professional specialist. We spent most of the time in this series discussing the conventional and Chinese medicine in the treatment of fertility, in this article we will discuss how to treat female infertility with black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa).
I. Definition
    The black cohosh is a perennial herb glabra, large-scale production, compound leaves from an underground rhizome and belongs to the buttercup family. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat the symptoms of all types of gynecological problems.
II. How black cohosh enhances female fertility
1. Phytoestrogen
   Contains high amount of phytoestrogens, thereby completing the estrogen receptor sites in the body, hormonal balance which increase the probability of ovulation and fertility.
2. blood flow
   Back cohosh blood flow enhancer that allows boost blood production and increase blood flow to the pelvic region resulting from increased function of the reproductive organs and the possibility of implantation of the egg in the uterine lining and reduce the risk of infertility
3. Tannins Group
   It also contains condensed tannins, a type proanthocyanidins, which was used as nutritional and therapeutic supplements in Europe in promoting the role of flavonoids that not only helps to improve blood flow, but also reduces the risk of weakening the kidney, Yang Yi imbalance resulting from the increased risk of resulting infertility.
4. Nervous System
Back cohost is said to contain chemical that helps unite the activities of serotonin receptors, thus decreasing the risk of depressing, anxiety and emotional stress and physicalresulting in decreasing the risk of infertility.
5. ferulic acid
   Ferulic acid is an antioxidant that not only helps to neutralize free radicals, but also helps boost immune function in the fight against bacteria and viruses resulting in the inflammation risk reduction and reduce the risk function abnormal immune system in the production of antigen-antibody in the cervical mucus.
6. diuretic renal function
   As a promoter of kidney, black cohosh to return clusters helps promote kidney function in urinary discharge not only helps to reduce the risk of water retention, but also helps to reduce the risk of qi imbalance resulting in increased chances Fertility.
III. Risks and side effects
1. liver damage
   During cohosh backpack clusters dose can cause liver damage.
2. Cancer
   A study shows that over the dose of tannins to extend the period of time can increase the risk of nasal cancer.
3. The digestive system
   During dose of tannins may interfere with the functioning of the digestive system in the absorption of iron, leading to anemia and digestive disorder leading to dizziness, headaches, and seizures; diarrhea; nausea and vomiting. sweating; constipation.
4. Miscarriage
   As they contain high levels of phytoestrogens, using black cohosh may interfere with natural hormone production during pregnancy, which increases the risk of miscarriage.