Black Cohosh

Also called: Black snakeroot, sheng ma, bugbane, rattleweed.

Source: Open woodlands in Canada and the eastern and midwestern United States.
Most of the root is wild-harvested.
G rown commercially in Europe.

Medicinal Uses: Premenstrual tension, menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and menstrual cramps.

Part used: Root.

Forms available: Capsules, tablets, tinctures.

Caution: Avoid if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. May cause stomach upset.

Important information: Threatened in the wild; purchase from reputable sources.