Black Cohosh
DEFINITION
Black Cohosh consists of the dried rhizome and roots of Actaea racemosa L. [Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) Nutt.] (Ranunculaceae). It is harvested in the summer. It contains NLT 0.4% of triterpene glycosides, calculated as 23-epi-26-deoxyactein (C37H56O10) on the dried basis.
USP REFERENCE STANDARDS FOR PURCHASE
USP 23-epi-26-Deoxyactein RSUSP Actein RS
USP Powdered Black Cohosh Extract RS