Organic Black Cohosh Root (Viburnum prunifolium)

Qualties:

• Black cohosh (Actaea racemose) is a woodland herb native to North America.
• The root is used as medicine and is often used for:
  • Estrogen-related conditions.
    • In some parts of the body, black cohosh might increase the effects of estrogen.
    • In other parts of the body, black cohosh might decrease the effects of estrogen.
    • Black cohosh should not be thought of as an “herbal estrogen” or a substitute for estrogen.
  • People commonly use black cohosh for symptoms of:
    • menopause
    • premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
    • painful menstruation
    • weak and brittle bones

Common Use:

• Black Cohosh Root is typically prepared as a tea (steeped)