Black Cohosh Root (C/S) (WC) (CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA)

Description:
Black Cohosh is a perennial and tall herbaceous plant, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family. The plant produces a stout, blackish rhizome that is hard and knotty. When cut into pieces and dried, it has a faint, disagreeable odor, but a bitter and acrid taste. The chief constituent of Cimicifuga root is the amorphous resinous substance known as Cimicifugin.

Origin:
United States

Other Names:
Black Snake Root, Black Bugbane, Squawroot, Bugwort, Rattleroot, Rattleweed, Rattlesnake Root, Richweed, Squawroot

Part Used:
Dried root cut

Medicinal Uses:
Black Cohosh is useful in all conditions dealing with arthritis and is also useful for chronic bronchitis. It improves blood circulation, and is used in treating delayed and painful menstruation, and is often used in balancing the hormones in menopausal women.

Precautions and Adverse Reactions:
CAUTION: Large doses can cause poisoning. Black Cohosh should not be used during pregnancy or while nursing. Black Cohosh contains a chemical much like estrogen, so those advised by their doctor's not to take the Pill should avoid using this herb.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Love, potency, courage, and protection.
Planet Rulership: Jupiter
Element Rulership: Earth
Gender: Masculine
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