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Black cohoshes


Study Results


Genetic Toxicology

An overview of Genetic Toxicology Micronucleus Rats study conclusions related to Black cohoshes.
Micronucleus - Rats
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  • Female: Positive
An overview of Genetic Toxicology Micronucleus Mice study conclusions related to Black cohoshes.
Micronucleus - Mice
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  • Female: Positive
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  • Female: Positive
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  • Female: Positive
An overview of Genetic Toxicology Bacterial Mutagenicity study conclusions related to Black cohoshes.
Bacterial Mutagenicity
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  • Negative
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  • Negative
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  • Negative
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  • Equivocal
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  • Negative
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  • Negative
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  • Negative

Citation Information


NTP. Black cohoshes. Chemical Effects in Biological Systems (CEBS). Research Triangle Park, NC (USA): National Toxicology Program (NTP).

Publications


TR-603 Toxicity Studies of Black Cohosh Administered via Oral Gavage to Harlan Sprague-Dawley Rats and B6C3F1/N Mice
Mercado-Feliciano M, Cora MC, Witt KL, Granville CA, Hejtmancik MR, Fomby L, Knostman KA, Ryan MJ, Newbold R, Smith C, Foster PM, Vallant MK, Stout MD. Anethanolic extract of black cohosh causes hematological changes but not estrogenic effects in female rodents. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 2012 Sep 1;263(2):138-47. doi:10.1016/j.taap.2012.05.022. Epub 2012 Jun 9.
Mercado-Feliciano M, Cora MC, Witt KL, Granville CA, Hejtmancik MR, Fomby L, Knostman KA, Ryan MJ, Newbold R, Smith C, Foster PM, Vallant MK, Stout MD. Anethanolic extract of black cohosh causes hematological changes but not estrogenic effects in female rodents. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 2012 Sep 1;263(2):138-47. doi:10.1016/j.taap.2012.05.022. Epub 2012 Jun 9.

Study Data


Toxicity and Carcinogenicity Studies


Evaluation of the Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity (C00058B) of Black Cohosh (84776-26-1 ) in HSD, Rat Exposed Via GAVAGE
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Individual Animal Data
Evaluation of the Chronic Toxicity and Carcinogenicity (C00058B) of Black Cohosh (84776-26-1 ) in B6C3F1/N, Mouse Exposed Via GAVAGE
Individual Animal Data
Hematology and Bone Marrow and Spleen Organ Weight (3 and 12 Month)
Chronic Study Tables
3-Month Interim Study Tables
12-Month Study Tables

Genetic Toxicology Studies


Genetic Toxicity Evaluation of Actaea racemosa (Black Cohosh) XRM in Salmonella/E.coli Mutagenicity Test or Ames Test. Study G00058V
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Genetic Toxicity Evaluation of Black Cohosh (84776-26-1) in Micronucleus Study G00058 in Wistar Han Rats
Genetic Toxicity Evaluation of Black Cohosh (84776-26-1) in Micronucleus Study G00058B in B6C3F1 Mice
Genetic Toxicity Evaluation of Black Cohosh (84776-26-1) in Micronucleus Study G00058C in B6C3F1 Mice
Genetic Toxicity Evaluation of Black Cohosh (84776-26-1) in Micronucleus Study G00058E in B6C3F1 Mice
Genetic Toxicity Evaluation of Black Cohosh (BCE_3012781) in Salmonella/E.coli Mutagenicity Test or Ames Test. Study G00058Y
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Genetic Toxicity Evaluation of Black Cohosh (BCE_BCO2.5-A2401090310) in Salmonella/E.coli Mutagenicity Test or Ames Test. Study G00058X
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Genetic Toxicity Evaluation of Black Cohosh Extract (BCE2) (BCE_TP20141210-R) in Salmonella/E.coli Mutagenicity Test or Ames Test. Study G00058Z
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Genetic Toxicity Evaluation of Black Cohosh in Salmonella/E.coli Mutagenicity Test or Ames Test. Study A13815
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Genetic Toxicity Evaluation of Black Cohosh in Salmonella/E.coli Mutagenicity Test or Ames Test. Study G00058D
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Genetic Toxicity Evaluation of Black Cohosh Extract (BCE3) in Salmonella/E.coli Mutagenicity Test or Ames Test. Study G00058W
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