Black cohosh has a long history of use, especially in the Appalachian Mountains, where First Nations Peoples like the Algonquians, Cherokee, and Iroquois used it for everything from snake bites and bee stings, to skin issues, throat and lung problems, backaches, arthritis, and rheumatism, as well as issues with menstruation and menopause.
By the 19th century, physicians in North America and Europe were exploring black cohosh for menstrual cramps, arthritis, and insect repellant. Today, it is often used in herbal blends to support menopausal symptoms, especially for hot flashes and night sweats.
Black Cohosh is a perennial in the buttercup family and can get up to 6 feet tall on stems that are clustered with tiny white flowers,
Because the root is the medicine, I do tend to purchase this herb when possible from Homegrown Herbalist. I purchase so much from them that I became an affiliate with this company.
I like this company because of the quality of the herb and how they handle and store the herbs. I do highly recommend them even if you don’t use my affiliate link.
Here are great herbs you can use in a tincture to help with hot flashes
| Black Cohosh | Motherwort |
| Sage | Blue Vervain |
| Dong Qui | Licorice |
| Bugleweed | Red Clover |
As you can see, black cohosh is great! If you don’t grow this, you need to buy it!
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Stay natural!
~Dr. Amanda P. Cartwright