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Black cohosh / Cimicifuga Racemosa
Other names:
black bugbane , black snakeroot , fairy candle
This herb is very useful for female reproductive and hormonal systems. It balances out hormones and helps delayed or painful periods. Can aid childbirth by strengthening the uterus and relaxing the woman giving birth.
Plant Family:
Ranunculaceae
Illness:
Arthritis
Neuralgia
Period Pain
Rheumatism
Tinnitus
Whooping cough
Actions:
Alterative
Antispasmodic
Emmenagogue
Nervine
Tonic
Uterin tonic
Constituents:
Estrogenic principle
Glycosidal Bitters
Ranunculin
Resins
Silicic Acid
Tannins
Parts Used:
Rhizome
Roots
Tincture
Decoction
Preparations:
Decoction
Tincture
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Updated by
Wikiherbia
on Sat 30 Jun 2012 at 2:22 pm GMT
Added by
Wikiherbia
on Sat 30 Jun 2012 on 2:22 pm GMT