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| Welcome to the black cohosh web site! Black cohosh has emerged as a possible alternative remedy to curb symptoms of
menopause.
Scientific Name:
- Cimicifuga racemosa.
- Plants associated with the name include other Cimicifuga species, Macrotys
actaeoides and Actaea racemosa L.
Common Names:
- Black Cohosh
- Baneberry
- Black snakeroot
- Bugbane
- Bugwort
- Aquaroot
- Rattle root
- Rattle weed
- Squaw root
- Richweed
Medicinal Part:
- The medicinal part is the fresh and dried root.
Site authored by Heidi Tetherow, MD. Updated by Susan Moeschler. This page was last updated on 07/20/06.
The contents of this site are for informational purpose only and are not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of disease. The opinions expressed are those of the author and do not represent those of Creighton University.
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