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black cohosh
black cohoshn. An eastern North American perennial herb (Actaea racemosa syn. Cimicifuga racemosa) in the buttercup family, having large, pinnately compound leaves and racemes of small white flowers.black cohosh n (Complementary Medicine) a plant of the ranunculaceous family, Cimicifuga racemosa, which is used as a natural alternative to hormone replacement therapy Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  black cohosh - North American bugbane found from Maine and Ontario to Wisconsin and south to GeorgiaCimicifuga racemosa, rattle-top, black snakerootbugbane - a plant of the genus Cimicifuga having flowers in long racemes or panicles reported to be distasteful to insects |
Translationsblack cohosh
 black cohosh black cohoshGood for women. See also Blue Cohosh. The root is most commonly used part and is a good phytoestrogen source used traditionally to balance hormones (lowers ovary production of progesterone) and control hot flashes, PMS, gynecological disorders, menopause, depression, nervous disorders, arthritis, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, infections, sore throat, bronchitis, stimulates menstrual flow, helps curb diarrhea, cough suppressant, lowers blood pressure, tinnitus (ringing ears). Powerful cardiac stimulant, but has a sedative effect on the nervous system. Often taken together with St. John’s Wort. Do not take during pregnancy. Grows up to 8 ft. with columns of white flowers. Leaves look like baneberry which is poisonous, but baneberry has red shiny berries. Test first, Some women have experienced upset stomach. Avoid if you have breast cancer. May cause headaches, nausea, impaired vision, vertigo, miscarriage.black cohosh
black cohosh Herbal medicine
A perennial herb, the roots and rhizomes of which contain triterpene glycosides (actein and cimigoside), cimicifugin, salycylates, isoferulic acid, tannins and volatile oils.
Toxicity
Black cohosh should not be used in pregnancy, as it may cause premature labour.black co·hosh (blak kō'hosh) A herbal made from Cimifuga racemosa and other Cimifuga spp.; widely used for its purported value in treating disorders of the female reproductive system, gastrointestinal disease, insect bites, and other uses; because of its effect on hormonal states, its use in pregnant women must be monitored very carefully.
Synonym(s): baneberry, black snake root, rattleweed, squaw root (1) . Patient discussion about black cohoshQ. Has anyone tried black cohosh for the later years in life? A. my mother in law took it, she said it was very helpful but it could be a placebo effect... here is some info about black cohosh from a very relay able site More discussions about black cohoshblack cohosh
Related to black cohosh: red clover, dong quai, Evening primrose oilSynonyms for black cohoshnoun North American bugbane found from Maine and Ontario to Wisconsin and south to GeorgiaSynonyms- Cimicifuga racemosa
- rattle-top
- black snakeroot
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