Botanical name: Actaea racemosa
Other name: Actaea racemosa, baneberry, black snakeroot, bugbane, bugwort, Cimicifuga racemosa, macrotys, rattle root, rattlesnake root, rattletop, rattleweed, rheumatism weed, and squawroot.
The economic significance lies in the rhizomes and roots of black cohosh. The rhizome exhibits a dark brown to black hue, characterized by a thick and knobby texture, and features sizable buds on its upper surface. Fibrous roots, predominantly concentrated on the lower part of the rhizome, further contribute to its structure.
Medicinal Uses:
- Dietary supplement for hot flashes
- Other menopausal symptoms
- Menstrual cramps
- Premenstrual syndrome
