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Black Cohosh

Cimicifuga Racemosa

Native Americans valued Black Cohosh for its benefits in many conditions ranging from gynaecological problems to rattlesnake bites. Some American physicians used Black Cohosh for problems such as fever, menstrual cramps, arthritis and insomnia. Recent scientific investigation has upheld the use of black cohosh in treating both dysmenorrhoea and menopausal symptoms.