BLACK COHOSH ROOT

Description

3 oz Organic Black Cohosh Root

Black Cohosh is perennial plant which grows in moist climate and up to 3 meters. Black cohosh root, or cimicfuga racemosa, is actually an “herb” in the true sense. However, it is not the upper herbaceous part of the plant that is used, but rather the dried black cohosh root. It was a favorite herbal remedy for Native Americans. The name cohosh is from the Algonquian tribe, and means rough, referring to the feel of the rhizome. It was given the name “bugbane” because the flowers have such a strong odor, and have been used to effectively repel insects.

Black Cohosh is good herbal treatment for menopause and painful menstruation. It helps neutralize mood swings and induces deep sleep, helps PMS, calms down anger and aggression. It has antiinflammatory, improves muscle tone, reduces congestion, it is used as a nervine and it acts as a tonic for the central nervous system.

Best used for Difficult menses