Cohosh (Black)

Actaea racemosa

Planet: Jupiter
Sex: Masculine
Element: Fire

Also Called: black bugbane, black snakeroot, rattle-top, fairy candle, macrotys, bugbane, bugwort, rattleroot, rattleweed; squaw root

Magickal Uses: Sacred to the great Goddess Black Cohosh is used in the female mysteries. Black Cohosh is an ally for women at the initiation into the 3rd phase of womanhood. It offers protection and inner guidance by connecting body and soul. It can be used to assimilate the wisdom of the wise wound and draw upon its creative power.

Medicinal Uses: most commonly used for menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes (also called hot flushes) and night sweats (together known as vasomotor symptoms), vaginal dryness, heart palpitations, tinnitus, vertigo, sleep disturbances, nervousness, and irritability;  for muscular aches and pains

**CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TAKING ANY HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS**