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September/October 2004 - Volume 11 - Issue 5 - pp 575-577
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Autoimmune hepatitis associated with the use of black cohosh: a case study

Cohen, Stanley M. MD; O'Connor, Anne M. MD; Hart, John MD; Merel, Nina H. MD; Te, Helen S. MD

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Abstract

Herbal remedies generate more than $1.8 billion in annual sales in the United States. Herbal products have been associated with a wide spectrum of hepatic toxicities. With the recent Women's Health Initiative Study demonstrating increased risk of breast cancer and cardiovascular events associated with hormone therapy, many women may resort to herbal remedies for persistent menopause symptoms. We report a case of autoimmune hepatitis likely triggered by the use of black cohosh (Actaea racemosa), an agent marketed to treat menopause symptoms. Given this case report, we recommend close monitoring of women using this herbal preparation.

©2004The North American Menopause Society

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