I just started taking black cohosh one week ago for swets. How soon will I start feeling cooler again?
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Q: how soon after starting to take black cohosh will I see results?
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1/23/10 8:36pm
Hi dna,
The general recommendation for evaluating the effectiveness of any herbals is 6 weeks. Herbals are very weak preparations and, therefore, take awhile to build up to an effective level in your blood. If it doesn't work in that time, it probably means you need a stronger method of hormone therapy.
Sandy Greenquist, CNM
Menopause Clinician
11/21/09 10:13am
You should notice a difference within 30 days. 
It works!
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