A perennial herb; anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, expectorant and sedative.

North American bugbane found from Main and Ontario to Wisconsin and south to Georgia

It is used as a tonic for the central nervous system because it is an excellent, safe sedative. It contains natural estrogen and so helps to reduce hot flashes, contract the uterus and increase sluggish menstrual flow. The female sex hormone also helps slow the growth of prostrate tummors in men. Other healing abilities of it include lossening and expelling mucus form the bronchial tubes, neutralizing poisons in the blood stream, and elimination uric acid and other toxic wastes in the body. It contains effective amounts of calcium, potassium, magnesium, and iron. It also has VitaminA, inositol, pantothenic acid, silicon, and phosphorus.

Tonic for central nervous system. Contains natural estrogen. It also helps to loosen and expel mucus of the bronchial tubes, stimulates secretions of the lymphatic system, liver and kidneys. Helps to neutralize poisons in the bloodstream. Helps to equalize blood circulation. Used for many female problems. Contains effective amounts of iron, calcium, potassium and magnesium.

Support for menopausal symptoms

Is an anti-spasmodic used for the internal treatment of recurring muscle spasm and to help with the repair of muscle damage due to injury.

May be beneficial for relief of discomfort associated with the menstrual cycle and anxiety. BACK

herbal remedy from the plant Cimicfuga racemosa A First Nations' therapy used to treat menopausal symptoms particularly hot flashes and mood disorders. Several small German studies have shown improvements in menopausal symptoms.

An estrogenic herb used for the relief of menstrual cramps and symptoms of menopause, such as, hot flashes, insomnia and irritability.

A plant whose rhizome and root are used to relieve hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. It is not known how black cohosh works or whether it acts like estrogen (a hormone needed to develop and maintain female sex characteristics and the growth of long bones). Historically, black cohosh has been used to treat many medical conditions. Also called black snakeroot, bugbane, bugwort, rattleroot, rattletop, rattleweed, and macrotys. Latin names: Actaea racemosa and Cimicifuga racemosa.

Cimicifuga racemosa An effective and powerful relaxant. Used in the treatment of Osteo-Arthritis, rheumatic pains, muscular pain, neurological pains and neuralgias. It has also been used to relieve menstrual cramps and normalize menstruation.

Cimicifuga racemosa. An eastern North American perennial herb. A substance obtained from the root of the plant has been used in some cultures to treat a number of medical problems. It is being studied in the treatment of hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. The plant is also called black snakeroot, rattlesnake root, bugwort, and bugbane.

An herb that has a powerful action when used as a relaxant and a normalizer of the female reproductive system. It may be used to combat painful or delayed menstruation and ovarian cramps or cramping pain in the womb. It is a natural supplier of estrogen. Black Cohosh is helpful in the treatment of rheumatic pains, rheumatoid arthritis, osteo-arthritis, and muscular and neurological pain.

Grows in wooded areas stretching from the great lakes to the southern Smoky Mountains and westward to the Mississippi River. Black Cohoch was introduced into medicinal use by the Native Americans. Clinical studies support the safety and effective use of the black cohosh to reduce hot flashes, irriability and other conditions associated with menopause.