Black Cohosh
— Materia Medica
Snapshot
Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa (Cimicifuga)).
Parts usedRhizome/root
PreparationsTincture; decoction (low dose).
Primary actionsAntispasmodic; musculoskeletal; menopausal comfort
SystemsReproductive; Musculoskeletal
NotesNorth American woodland root. Low‑dose herb for crampy, tense tissues and peri‑menopausal comfort.
Use with guidance; may cause nausea if over‑dosed.
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