Black Cohosh Root, Cut & Sifted

Black Cohosh Root, Cut & Sifted Bulk

1/4 LB (4oz)                             Price: $5.98

• Botanical Name: Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) Nutt..
• Country of Origin: United States/Europe
• Kosher:  KSA Certified
• Function: Female cycle balance
• Safety Info: Not to be used during pregnancy or while nursing.
• Servings: Approx.   70
  
  Directions: To use as a tea, pour 1 cup boiling water over 1/2 tsp. of herb, cover and steep 3-5 minutes.

Description

A native of North America, where it grows freely in shady woods in Canada and the United States. It is called Black Snake Root to distinguish it
from the Common Snake Root.

Uses

Black cohosh is a popular remedy for hot flashes, mood swings, and vaginal dryness of menopause. The herb does not stimulate the production of estrogen,
but it may compensate for low or highly variable levels of estrogen during menstruation or in the menopause. In one well-designed study, 62 women going
through menopause received black cohosh, estrogen, or a placebo for 90 days. Women who took black cohosh had the same reduction in hot flashes as women
taking estrogen. Black cohosh did not stimulate growth of cells in the uterus, suggesting that, unlike estrogen, the herb does not increase the risk of uterine
cancer. Black cohosh also increased the thickness of the vaginal wall. The study also suggested that black cohosh could help prevent osteoporosis.
 

Cautions
In menopausal women, black cohosh is not likely to cause any complications other than mild stomach upset. Black cohosh must be avoided during pregnancy because
of its potential ability to stimulate uterine contractions. The safety of black cohosh in breastfeeding mothers and the degree of transmission of black cohosh
in breast milk has not been established. There is controversy regarding the safety of black cohosh in women with a personal history or strong family history
of breast cancer.

Did you know that?
Black Cohosh root was used by Native Americans to treat snake bite and as a ceremonial herb to bring visions. Women used it as a treatment for various
menstrual problems. Unfortunately for them, the root was thought by some early American settlers to be the main ingredient in witches brew, and any
female caught with it in her possession was burned as a witch.
 

Herbal Recipes
Black Cohosh Decoction: Add 2 tsp. dried rootstock to 1 pint of water, boil and let cool. Give 2 to 3 tbsp. up to six times a day.

Black Cohosh Tincture: Soak 2 to 3 oz. powdered rootstock in 8 to 12 oz. Vodka for 3 weeks shaking the jar 1 or 2 times a day. Strain, give 5 drops 3 to 4 times a day.