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Black Cohosh

(Cimicifuga racemosa)
Also know as Black snakeroot
Black Cohosh actaea-racemosa

Botanical Information

A stout, bushy perennial with tall spires of starry white flowers that are highly attractive to insects.

Working with Black Cohosh

Part(s) Used

Root, Rhizome

Herb Forms

Tinctures, bulk herb, powder, capsules, tablets.

Affects

Black cohosh is commonly used for women’s ailments, such as menopause disorders, PMS, dysmenorrhea, and to facilitate labor in the last 2 weeks of pregnancy (best to consult an herbalist before using). It is also a remedy for rheumatism, bronchitis, tinnitis, and hysteria and is a known muscle relaxant. In Chinese medicine it is used for organ prolapses, headaches, measles, and sore gums due to superficial heat.
Other dose forms: as a tea, 1 cup 2 x daily, usually in combination with other herbs.
Recently black cohosh has become popular as an OTC remedy for relieving hot flashes in natural remedies for menopause.
Black Cohosh has a taste of SWEET, ACRID, BITTER and a temperature of COOL. For detailed information about TASTES and TEMPERATURES, choose the Main menu option: More Info About…Tastes/Temperatures.

Cautions

Can cause such symptoms as dizziness, nausea, and headache in sensitive individuals, or with high doses; so it is recommended to start with a low dose and work up to a full dose after several days. Best to avoid during nursing and pregnancy, except for t
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