What Is Black Cohosh Root?

Black cohosh is a medicinal root that can be found growing in hardwood forests in both the USA and Canada, where it can reach heights of up to 9 feet.

How to Use Black Cohosh (Common Uses)

Taken internally as a powder, tea, decoction, in capsules, and as an extract. For more tips on how to use black cohosh visit our herbal blog.

Medicinal Uses and Benefits of Black Cohosh

Black cohosh has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. It contains salicylic acid, and can be useful for various forms of arthritis and deep muscle pains.

Due to its ability to help decrease muscle spasms, black cohosh is often used for bronchial spasms and coughs associated with conditions such as bronchitis and pneumonia. It is also popular as a remedy for premenstrual pain.

As a sedative herb, black cohosh is incredibly effective for relieving anxiety and promoting restful sleep. It can be found as an ingredient in our Deep Sleep Tea.

Indigenous Peoples have traditionally used black cohosh for arthritis, joint problems, and reproductive ailments including premenstrual and menopausal symptoms, and as a remedy to stimulate childbirth. Black cohosh is not recommended during pregnancy, although some herbalists and midwives do prescribe it during the last days of pregnancy as a way to stimulate childbirth.

Black cohosh is often combined with St. John’s Wort as a remedy for hot flashes.

Active Constituents in Black Cohosh

Triterpene glycosides (actein, racemoside, cimicifugoside, 27- deoxyacetin), polyphenolic compounds (acteaolactone, caffeic acid, ferulic acid, fukinolic acid, cimicifugic acids), antioxidants, salicylic acid.