Botanicals
Black cohosh: safety and efficacy
NAMS: reasonable short-term option. Rare liver injury reports. Avoid with liver disease.
Key points
- Short-term use
- Avoid with liver disease
- Standardized extracts
Frequently asked questions
How long can I take it?
<6 months typically.
Liver safe?
Rare hepatotoxicity — stop if jaundice.
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Medically reviewed by Kindr Health Clinical Team · Last reviewed 2026-06-19. Compounded medications are prepared by FDA-registered 503A pharmacies and are not FDA-approved drug products.