Black Cohosh - Non-Timber Forest Products
Black Cohosh - Non-Timber Forest Products
Black Cohosh - Non-Timber Forest Products
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antidote, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antispasmotic, astringent,<br />
birthing aid, cardiotonic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant,<br />
homeopathic, hypnotic, hypoglycemic, sedative, tonic, and vasodilative.<br />
Roots are harvested in fall after leaves die down. The most common<br />
commercial uses are for feminine complaints related to menstruation and<br />
menopause. Reports other medicinal indications, including rheumatism,<br />
tinnitus, high blood pressure, and inflammation. The dried plant can be used<br />
to repel insects. Plants are well suited for use in the garden. Propagation is<br />
done by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seed is sown in a cold frame<br />
or in the garden as soon at it is ripe. Stored seeds do not germinate as well.<br />
Root division is done in spring or fall.<br />
Keywords: Cultivation, flowers, habitat, hardiness range, harvest, insect<br />
deterrent, medicinal uses, propagation.<br />
Grieve, M. 1931. A modern herbal. Hypertext version by Botanical.com.<br />
1995-2002. http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/c/cohbla83.html.<br />
[Date accessed: September 13, 2004].<br />
Presents a plant description and information on medicinal uses,<br />
preparations, and chemical constituents. Common names include black<br />
snake root, rattle root, squaw root, and bugbane. Details are provided on<br />
root characteristics and preparations.<br />
Keywords: Botanical description, chemical constituents, common names,<br />
medicinal uses, preparations, rhizomes.<br />
HeartSpring.net. 2003. Perimenopause symptoms – black cohosh. http://<br />
www.heartspring.net/perimenopause_symptoms.html. [Date accessed:<br />
September 13, 2004].<br />
Provides detailed information on menopause and black cohosh from the<br />
National Institutes of Health and the National Center of Complementary<br />
and Alternative Medicine.<br />
Keywords: Medicinal uses, menopause.<br />
Jackson, D.; Shelton, K. 1997–2001. Alternative nature online herbal.<br />
http://altnature.com/gallery/<strong>Black</strong>_<strong>Cohosh</strong>.htm. [Date accessed:<br />
September 13, 2004]<br />
Provides information on black cohosh habitat, chemical constituents,<br />
medicinal properties, and folklore. Also serves as a retail venue for<br />
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