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black snakeroot |
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black snakeroot, n Latin name: Cimicifuga racemosa, Actaea racemosa; part used: root; uses: inflammation, rheumatism, prevention or relief of spasms or cramps, co-ntraction of bodily tissues, induction of perspiration, diuretic, promotion of menstrual flow, expectorant, sleep induction, relaxant, vasodilator, painful menstruation, menopausal symptoms, childbirth, sciatica, chorea, tinnitus, and high blood pressure; precautions: may cause gastrointestinal disturbances. Also called actee a grappes, American baneberry, amerikansk slangerod, black bugbane, black cohosh, bug-bane, cimicaire, cimicifuga, rattle root, sauco, slangenwortel, squaw root, tahta bitiotu, and wanzenkraut. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Black cohosh, which is also commonly known as black snakeroot or rattleweed, is a member of the buttercup family and thrives in moderately rich, moist, and lightly shaded conditions. |
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