Common Name |
Black Cohosh |
Latin Name |
Cimicifuga racemosa |
Family |
Ranunculaceae |
Part Used |
Root (dried) |
Gathering Time |
Gathered in the fall after the fruits
have ripened |
Constituents |
Resin, bitter glycosides, rannunculin
(which turns to anemonin upon drying)
salicylic acid, tannin |
Actions |
Emmenagogue, anti-spasmodic, alterative,
sedative, nervine |
Common Uses |
Used for a wide range of uterine issues
including cramps, delayed menses, irregular
menses, menopausal symptoms. Also useful in
mild depression. |
Contraindications |
Not for use during lactation. |
Possible Drug Interactions |
Unknown |
Overdose Symptoms |
Headaches, sensitivity to bright lights,
nausea |
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