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Autoimmune hepatitis associated with the use of black cohosh: a case study
Stanley M Cohen1, Anne M O'Connor, John Hart
1University of Chicago, Division of Gastroenterology, Liver Study Unit, Chicago, IL, USA. skimdsmc@aol.com
Abstract:
Herbal remedies generate more than 1.8 billion dollars 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.
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