Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga Racemosa) Root Powder

Description ShareTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga Racemosa) Root Powder HERB COMMON NAME :  Black Cohosh HERB SCIENTIFIC NAME :  Cimicifuga Racemosa OTHER NAMES :  Squaw Root, Black Snakeroot, Black Snake Root, Bugbane, Bugwort, Cimicifuga, Rattleroot, Rattle Root, Rattleweed, Actaea FAMILY :  Ranunculaceae ASSOCIATIONS & CORRESPONDENCES : Element: Fire Planet: Mars Day:  Tuesday Direction:  South Zodiac Sign:  Aries Energy:  Yin Gender: Feminine Rune:  Hagalaz   Parts Used:  Root and rhizome (dried) Description:  Black Cohosh, a giant member of the buttercup family, is a woodland plant native to North America. The Black Cohosh herb has medicinal roots.  Native American and Chinese herbalists have traditionally used black cohosh for a variety of ailments, including tinnitus and high blood pressure.  The Native Americans boiled black cohosh’s gnarled roots in water and drank the decoction. Currently, people use Black Cohosh as a dietary supplement for hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, as well as menstrual cramps and premenstrual syndrome, and to induce labor.  The anti-spasmodic and analgesic actions on the female reproductive system make it useful for treating spasmodic dysmenorrhea or any spasm or tension of the female organs.  It has been researched and utilized extensively in the management of menopausal symptoms. The fresh flowers have a strong odor and are effective insect repellents, thus the alternative name Bugbane. Historical Uses:  Used as a Native American remedy for painful periods, menstrual cramps, PMS, menopause and hot flashes (especially in combination with St. John’s Wort); kidney problems, arthritis, nerve conditions, tinnitus, anti-inflammatory, sedative, antirheumatic, estrogenic, expectorant, slow and prevent osteoporosis, Anti-spasmodic, Estrogenic, Sedative, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Uterine tonic, Anti-rheumatic, Musculoskeletal, respiratory, female reproductive systems, dysmenorrhea Mystical Attributes:  Use in sachets for love, courage, and potency or add to the bath. Add an infusion to the bath to help in cases of impotency. Add to holy water and sprinkle around the room to drive off negative influences. The herb, carried, helps to strengthen courage in the meek. Black Cohosh root was used by Native Americans to treat snake bite and as a ceremonial herb to bring visions. The root was thought by some early American settlers to be the main ingredient in witches brew, and any female caught with it in her possession was burned as a witch. Mystical Intentions:  love, courage, potency, protection from negative energy, ward off negative influences, divination, psychic awareness, sexual energy, sexuality, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, lust Other Uses: The black cohosh root is bitter-tasting and used in teas and tonics, or is used to prepare tinctures. The powdered root is used to make infused oils and other preparations for use on the skin. Black Cohosh Decoction: Add 2 tsp. dried rootstock to 1 pint of water, boil and let cool. Give 2 to 3 tbsp. up to six times a day. Black Cohosh Tincture: Soak 2 to 3 oz. powdered rootstock in 8 to 12 oz. Vodka for 3 weeks shaking the jar 1 or 2 times a day. Strain, give 5 drops 3 to 4 times a day.   Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:  Black cohosh is native to eastern North America from the extreme south of Ontario to central Georgia, and west to Missouri and Arkansas.  It grows mostly on hillsides and in open woods in moist rich soil. Black Cohosh is a smooth, herbaceous perennial plant of the Ranunculaceae family that produces large, compound leaves from an underground rhizome, reaching a height of 9-24 inches.  The basal leaves are upt to 3 feet long and broad, forming repeated sets of three leaflets having a coarsely toothed or serrated margin. Black Cohosh grows to about 8 feet tall and bears a handsome long plume of white flowers from June to August.  The flowers are produced in late spring and early summer on a tall stem, 30-100 inches tall, forming racemes up to 20 inches long.  The flowers have no petals or sepals, and consist of tight clusters of 55-110 white stamens surrounding a white stigma.  The flowers have a distinctly sweet, fetid smell that attracts flies, gnats, and beetles.  The fruit is a dry follicle with one carpel, containing several seeds. Black Cohosh grows mostly in woodland habitats, in a variety of locations, such as the understory and edges.  It prefers a rich, moist, soil that is high in organic matter.  It is most easily propagated by dividing the rhizomes in spring or fall.  Plants can also be started indoors from seed or seed can be directly sown into the ground, but rhizome divisions provide a more uniform plant stand and allow for a faster harvestable root.  Plus, large quantities of seed are not readily available at this time. To propagate by rhizome divisions, cut rhizomes into vertical sections, two to three inches in length, making sure there is at least one bud attached to each piece.  There can be up to 15 buds on the rhizome of one black cohosh plant.  Plant the rhizome pieces deep enough to cover the top of the rhizome with two inches of soil, 18 to 24 inches apart, making sure the bud is pointed upright.  Cover beds with at least three inches of shredded hardwood bark mulch or leaf mulch.  Add mulch as needed throughout the life of the planting.  Roots should be ready to harvest three to five years after planting. Black Cohosh seeds must be exposed to a warm-cold-warm cycle before they will germinate.  The easiest way to grow plants from seed is to harvest the mature seed in the fall and the sow in the ground immediately, allowing nature to provide the necessary temperature changes.  To do this, collect the seed when the capsules have dried and started to split open and the seed “rattle” inside.  Plant them 1-1/2 to 2 inches apart, approximately 1/4 inch deep in shaded, prepared seedbeds.  Cover with a one-inch layer of hardwood bark or leaf mulch and keep moist.  Some germination may occur the following spring, but most seeds will not emerge until the second spring.  Purchased seed frequently takes over two years to germinate after sowing.  Transplant seedlings into regular planting beds when a second set of true leaves emerges. Roots should be ready to harvest four to six years after seeding.  Harvest the rhizomes and fibrous roots in fall after the fruits have ripened.  Cut them lengthwise and dry at low heat with high airflow.  Once the roots are completely dry, store in burlap bags or cardboard drums, in a cool, dark, and dry location.  Keep no longer than one year. Black Cohosh is an endangered herb plant. Only the cultivated herb should be used.  Do not harvest Black Cohosh plants or roots from the wild. Contraindications & Toxicity: CAUTION: Large doses of Black Cohosh can cause poisoning. Black cohosh may harm the liver in some individuals. Use under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Discontinue use and consult a healthcare practitioner if you have a liver disorder or develop symptoms of liver trouble, such as abdominal pain, dark urine, or jaundice. Black cohosh overdose may cause dizziness, light-headedness, headache, sedation, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, depressed heart rate, hypotension Contraindications: Early pregnancy. Use caution with estrogenic dependent tumors.     Sources: https://spiritartsandherbs.com/sources **IMPORTANT INFORMATON: Products are sold as curio items for entertainment purposes only and based upon historical and magical uses.  We do not imply or guarantee that any items provide specific abilities, powers, outcomes, remedies, or treatments. Any information provided on listings or through private conversation is intended for educational purposes only and are based on historical folklore and traditions, and should not replace the advice of a physician. Use our products at your own risk. By purchasing this item, you understand and release Spirit Arts & Herbs Inc from any liability. No items we sell are for internal use and should never be ingested for any reason. 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