Black Cohosh Root (Cut & Sifted)

What’s Included

Black Cohosh root (cut & sifted)

Choose from available quantities in ounces or pounds.

Organic, Non-GMO, Fair-Trade

Origin: California

Scientific Name

Cimicifuga racemosa

Common Name(s)

Black Bugbane, Black Snakeroot

Family

Ranunculaceae

Properties

Taste: Bitter, pungent
Energetic Action: Cooling to slightly neutral
Post-digestive effect: Pungent
Qualities: Light, dry, penetrating, dispersing
Elemental Effects: Helps reduce excess Fire. Can help move stagnant Earth. May aggravate Wind if overused.

Botanical description

Black cohosh is a smooth (glabrous) herbaceous perennial plant that produces large, compound leaves from an underground rhizome, reaching a height of 9.8–23.6 in. It grows in a variety of woodland habitats, and is often found in small woodland openings. The rhizomes and roots contain various saponins as well as cimifugic acids and other phenol carboxylic acids.

Cultural Note

Folks Indigenous to Turtle Island (U.S.) traditionally used black cohosh to treat gynecological and other disorders. In Western herbalism during the 19th century, the root was commonly used to treat snake bites and inflamed lungs. Today it is recognized as an effective support for menstrual balance and menopause transitions.