Botanical name: Actaea racemosa
Common name: Black Cohosh, Black bugbane, Black snakeroot, Rattle-top, Fairy candle
Plant part: Root
Strength: 1:2
Source (Organic or Trade): Organic
Country of Origin: USA
Weekly Dosage (mL): 10-20mL

Actions: Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Oestrogen modulator, Uterine tonic

Main indication: Dysmenorrhoea, menopause symptoms, osteo- & rheumatoid arthritis, premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Safety information: Contraindicated in pregnancy (except to facilitate birth).

Article: Black Cohosh & patients on Tamoxifen (2011), Black Cohosh liver toxicity risk over-rated (2011), Alleged hepatotoxicity of Black Cohosh (2009), Alleged hepatotoxicity of Black Cohosh (2006), Alleged hepatotoxicity of Black Cohosh (2002), Black Cohosh and breast cancer (2008), Black Cohosh and breast cancer (2007), Black Cohosh and breast cancer (2005), Black Cohosh and breast cancer (2003), Black Cohosh for menopausal symptoms (2007), Black Cohosh and prostate cancer (2005), Anti-allergic activity of Black Cohosh (2004), Black Cohosh and endometrial cancer (2004), Endangered herbs (2003)