The herb black cohosh is commonly used for managing which symptom?

• A. Menopausal hot flashes
• B. Hypertension
• C. Weight gain
• D. Hair loss

Answer: (A)

Black cohosh is used to relieve menopausal vasomotor symptoms, especially hot flashes and night sweats. These symptoms stem from estrogen level changes after menopause, and black cohosh is thought to have estrogen-like effects or to modulate neurotransmitter pathways that help reduce flare-ups of blood vessel dilation. Because hot flashes are the hallmark issue in this scenario, black cohosh is commonly chosen for managing them. It wouldn’t be used to treat hypertension, weight gain, or hair loss, which have different causes and treatments. If considering this supplement, discuss safety and possible interactions with a clinician, since evidence is mixed and rare liver toxicity has been reported.