Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Black Cohosh Cimicifuga racemosa, L.	Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypotensive, parturifacient, sedative.	Single product	June 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Black Cohosh, Baneberry, Black Snakeroot, Bugbane, Squaw Root. Parts Used: Roots. Historical Uses: Black Cohosh has been used to treat rheumatism and to relieve muscular and neurological pain.1 Traditional uses include treatment of female diseases, including painful menstruation, uterine cramps and delayed menstruation.1 Black Cohosh has been used to treat high blood pressure. 1 This herb is deemed to have a beneficial effect in the management of menopausal hot flashes.2 American Indians used it to treat snakebite.2 Black Cohosh is considered to be an antidote to all sorts of bites (bees, flies, spiders, snakes). In folk medicine, Black Cohosh was used in fomentation (cloth soaked in the extract and applied externally) to treat headaches, migraines, epilepsy, insomnia, meningitis and tense nerves, and internally, to increase the intensity of uterine contractions during childbirth.3 Contraindications: Black Cohosh should not be used during early pregnancy. Adverse reactions: Potential toxicities associated with excessive consumption. May cause headaches. Dosage: 10 to 60 drops three times per day. Externally, apply profusely on bites and stings. Sensitive people should use minimal dosage. References: S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; Product Status Manual, Health Canada, 1993; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.68 2 The Lawrence Review of Natural Products 3 Dr A.B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990

This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.