The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines

Author: Mark Blumenthal, et al

Abridged version of the Complete German Commission E Monographs with monographs on black cohosh. Concise data including composition, uses, contraindications, interactions with other drugs, and actions.

Black Cohosh— Monograph

Author: Steven Foster

Informative and interesting overview of Black Cohosh by Steven foster a contemporary master herbalist, including both historical and clinical data on black cohosh and its reported positive effects on women’s health

Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, The Pharmaceutical Press, London, 1996
Author: Carol A. Newall, Linda Anderson and David Phillipson

An in depth clinical monograph of cimicifuga racemosa (black cohosh) with concise data including its use, description of doses, pharmacological actions and possible warnings.

Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, CRC Press, 200 Corporate Blvd NW, Boca Raton, FL 33431 pp.120-121
Author: James A. Duke

Black cohosh presented with historical context and scientific names as well as various uses beyond the use to alleviate menopausal symptoms. Briefly discusses toxicity.

The Bright Side of Black Cohosh, Prevention Magazine, April 1997
Author: Varro Tyler

Concise, easy to understand overview of black cohosh with its historical uses given, including the famous Lydia Pinkhams elixir for women. Dr.Tyler notes, "When it comes to menopausal symptoms, black cohosh appears capable of providing relief comparable to HRT."

Tyler's Herbs of choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, Brand New Edition 1999 pp. 190-192

Tyler's Honest Herbal: A Sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs and Related Remedies pp. 51-52,402
Author: Varro E. Tyler, Ph.D.

Nice historical and scientific overview of black cohosh. Gives good description of various studies and their results and offers information on its use for both menopausal symptoms and PMS.

Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants, DK Publishing, 95 Madison Ave. 10th Floor, New York NY 10016
Author: Andrew Cheavllier

Visually pleasing, nicely presented monograph of cimicifuga racemosa or black cohosh. Overviews preparations, parts used, habitat and cultivation, research and traditional and current uses.