Description :
Black Cohosh, a member of the buttercup family, is a perenial that is native to North America. It thrives in old-growth forests with lots of other plants. It grows to between 3 and 6 feet tall on stems that are clustered with tiny white flowers. Teas and tinctures of ground Black Cohosh were used by native americans to treat menopause, periomenopause and their symptoms.
History and Folklore:
Native Americans have used Black Cohosh for hundreds of years. The flowers of Black Cohosh have a strong odor which has been used as an insect repellent.
Cultivation and Harvest:
Harvest Black Cohosh roots and rhizomes in the fall after the fruit has formed. Wash roots carefully.
Precautions:
Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Traditional Herbal Actions:
Emmenagogue, Anti-Inflamatory, Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Antipyretic, Antifungal, Antibacterial
Other Names:
Black Snakeroot, Bugbane, Squawroot, Bugwort, Rattleroot, Rattleweed, Richweed, Cimicifuga, Sheng ma, Chinese Black Cohosh
Tincture Ingredients: Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)
*These statements have not been verified by the FDA and is only referenced here as a fun fact and/or for historical commentary, is not to be used as medical advice in any way. Consult your doctor before ingesting any herbal product.
None of these items or statements are approved by FDA. Consult your physician before taking any supplement. Do not take herbs or tinctures during pregnancy without consulting your healthcare provider. This product is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. All information here is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
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