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cohosh /co·hosh/ (ko-hosh´) [Algonquian] any of various North American medicinal plants.
black cohosh  the plant Cimicifuga racemosa or its fresh or dried root, which has estrogenic effects and is used in menopause and premenstrual syndrome; also used in folk medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine.
blue cohosh  the herb Caulophyllum thalictroides or its fresh roots or dried rhizome and roots, which have weak estrogenic effects; used for menstrual disorders and as an antispasmodic and uterine stimulant during labor; also used in homeopathy.
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Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga Racemosa) Cure for What Ails You in Menopause Found across North America, from Ontario to Georgia and out to Arkansas and Missouri, Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga Racemosa) grows in wooded areas and has been used by Native Americans for centuries for its medicinal properties Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga Racemosa): Cure for What Ails You in Menopause?
Black Cohosh a Perfect Herbal Supplement for Menopause by Tammy Sons / Home improvement and landscaping community
Blue cohosh is one of the oldest indigenous plants that can be found in America Blue cohosh is a woodland herb that is slowly becoming endangered because of over harvesting Blue cohosh is one of the oldest indigenous plants that can be found in America.
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However, the authors said that clinical trial data on black cohosh are "equivocal," with some studies suggesting that the remedy works well, while others suggest that it does not relieve symptoms effectively.
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