Condition
Treatment Support
hormone balancer
Application
tincture, tablet
Black Cohosh
(Cimicifuga racemosa)
Also know as Black snakeroot
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.
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
Conditions treated with Black Cohosh
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
uterine anti-inflammatory
Application
tincture, tablet, capsule
Condition
Treatment Support
hormone balancer
Application
tincture, tablet, capsule
Condition
Treatment Support
hormonal regulator
Application
tincture, tablet, capsule
Condition
Treatment Support
hormonal balancer
Application
tincture, tablet, capsule, tincture
Condition
Treatment Support
uterine tonic
Application
tincture, last week or 10 days before birth, under advice of your herbalist
Condition
Treatment Support
hormone balaner
Application
tincture, tablet, capsule
Condition
Treatment Support
antispasmodic
Application
tea, tincture, tablet, capsule
Condition
Treatment Support
hormone regulator
Application
tincture, tablet, capsule
Condition
Treatment Support
antispasmodic
Application
tincture, tablet
Condition
Treatment Support
antispasmodic
Application
tincture, tablet, capsule
Condition
Treatment Support
antispasmodic
Application
tincture, tablet, capsule
Condition
Treatment Support
estrogen regulator
Application
tincture, tablets, capsules
Condition
Treatment Support
hormone regulator
Application
tablet, tincture
Condition
Treatment Support
antispasmodic
Application
tincture, tablet, capsule
Condition
Treatment Support
anti-inflammatory
Application
tincture, tablet, capsule
Condition
Treatment Support
hormone regulator
Application
tincture, tablet, capsule
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
