Description
Black cohosh, a member of the buttercup family, grows in North America. Native Americans used black cohosh for treatment of a variety of conditions including kidney ailments, malaria, sore throat, and menstrual cramps. It has also been used medicinally in Germany since the late 19th century.
Currently, black cohosh is promoted as a dietary supplement for menopause symptoms. It has also been promoted for other conditions, including menstrual cramps and premenstrual syndrome, and to induce labor.
The part of the black cohosh plant used in herbal preparations is the root or rhizome (underground stem).

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