A – Z of Herbal Remedies
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Other Names: Black Cohosh, Black Snake Root, Rattleweed, Richweed, Snakeroot, Rattleroot, Squaw Root, Bugbane, Bugwort, Cimicifuga Racemosa
Traditional Usages: Premenstrual Problems, Cramps, Stiff Neck, Breast Pains, Scarlet Fever, High Blood Pressure, Headaches, Measles, Rheumatic Problems, Tinnitus, Whooping Cough, Diarrhea, Arthritis, Insomnia, Respiratory Conditions including Pleurisy, Pneumonia, Asthma and Croup, Menopause, Anxiety, Sciatica, Low Back Pain,
Resources: Canada, US, Europe, China
Parts Used: Rhizomes, Root
Administraion Method: Herbal preparations for internal use (do not use longer than 6-months).
Herb Actions: Estrogen-like action.
Herbal Research: Black Cohosh
Health Warning: Avoid during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding. Black cohosh may occasionally cause gastric discomfort.
Black Cohosh - Herbal remedy for Arthritis: Black Cohosh (also called Black Snakeroot) has been used extensively in treating arthritis. Black cohosh tea was used by Native Americans as a remedy for rattlesnake bites, arthritis, malaria and sore throat. Besides fresh or dried root, black cohosh is available as a liquid extract, tincture, capsules and tablets. Adults should take one tablet of 40-80 milligrams per day or 2-4 millilitres of extract in a tea or water three times daily.
Black Cohosh - Herbal remedy for Childbirth: Black cohosh soothes uterine contraction. Black cohosh has some risks but it is generally considered to be a safe and effective herbal medicine when used with caution in pregnancy and childbirth. It has historically been used by the practitioners of Native American herbalism, and it is used for the treatment of sore throat, depression, menopausal, menstrual cramps, common pregnancy complications and infertility. It has also been used for inducing labour and lactation. While black cohosh remains extremely common among advocates of natural birth, its use is controversial in the mainstream medical community because some consider it unsafe.
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