Herbology 101 - Herbal Remedies and Herb Information

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Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)

Use: roots.
Also called: Bugbane Squawroot.
This plant is not related to Blue Cohosh, buthas similar medicinal properties.
Black Cohosh is a perennial shrub, growing a little over a metre high, in shady wooded areas.
It has traditionally been used for "female trouble" of different sorts, including menstrual pain, PMS and menopausal symptoms.

WARNING: Do not use while pregnant or lactating.
May cause headaches, abdominal pain, and/or dizziness.
Do not take for a period greater than 6 months, as it is suspected to accelerate breast cancer growth, especially undetected breast cancer.

Used for:

• Asthma, Bronchitis, Emphysema
• Arthritis
• Depression
• Headaches
• Sedative
• Hot flashes
• Tinnitus
• Vertigo

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