*purchased organic herb*

Black Cohosh Root (Cimifuga Racemosa)

Taste: Bitter, Spicy, Acrid

Energetics: Warming, Drying, Relaxant

Actions: Spasmolytic, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Hypotensive, Female Reproductive Tonic, Inflammation Modulating, Diuretic, Analgesic, Digestive Stimulant, Emmenagogue

Affinities: Reproductive System, Respiratory System, Digestive System, Circulatory System, Musculoskeletal System

Preparations: Decoction, Tincture

Contraindications: not to be used during first trimester due to emmenagogue effect, large doses can cause hypotension and bradycardia