Black cohosh root, or cimicfuga racemosa is one of the quality bulk herbs you will find at Star West Botanicals. This is actually an “herb” in the true sense: a perennial growing above the ground, the stem of which does not become woody. However, it is not the upper herbaceous part of the plant that is used, but rather the dried black cohosh root. Like many bulk dried herbs for sale at Star West, the most common form of this particular botanical is black cohosh root powder, and can be referred to as a dried herb for convenience.
Historically, the root of the cimicifuga racemosa plant was used by North American Indians for addressing women’s disorders such as menstrual cramps and problems associated with menopause. It is also among the natural herbs that were used to treat throat infections and rheumatism as well as improve kidney function.
Cimicifuga racemosa contains compounds known as triterpene glycosides. These substances are thought to increase blood flow to the pelvic area and promote menstrual flow. It also contains actein, a compound though to have analgesic properties.
All organic herbs that we offer at Starwest Botanicals are useful; our bulk herbs are some of the purest you will find anywhere. Nonetheless, they should be treated with respect and not taken unadvisably; pregnant women should not take black cohosh root, and it should be avoided by cancer patients as well unless recommended by a physician or professional naturopath. We are happy to answer all your questions about any product we sell here at Starwest.
Starwest Botanicals also stocks
black cohosh extract and
black cohosh capsules.