Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa), is also known as black snakeroot. The most talked about compounds found in black cohosh root and rhizome extracts are a group of natural materials called triterpene glycosides (sometimes referred to as saponins). Lamberts® Black cohosh is a high potency extract, equivalent to 1000mg of black cohosh, with a guaranteed level of 6.25mg triterpene glycosides.