Black Cohosh Root

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gender: Masculine

Chakra Colour: Green

Medicinal Uses: Black Cohosh is one of the best herbs to ally menopausal discomforts, hot flashes, irregular cycle etc. Under close medical supervision it is also of great service as an aid to parturition that can regulate contractions and eases the pain of labour. Black Cohosh is also an excellent nervine and offers pain relief from general rheumatic pains, such as arise from changing weather, or those that are associated with the flu. Nervous tension, ocular muscle strain and associated headaches can benefit from the use of Black Cohosh.

Magical Uses: Infusion to the bath water can help in cases of impotency. Can be carried to strengthen courage in the meek. Black Cohosh is used in love spells, and helps foster determination, courage and faith in self when carried.

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. Use black cohosh in love sachets and add an infusion to the bath to help in cases of impotency. While carried, the herb helps to strengthen courage in the meek. An infusion of the herb sprinkled around a room or added to the bath, drives away evil presences. Black Cohosh leaves laid around a room is said to drive away bugs, and to drive away negativity.

Other names: Black Snake root, Bugbane, Rattle Root, Squaw Root, Actaea, Cimicifuga

Contraindications: Do not use if you are taking high blood pressure medications, cancer and liver damaging medications. As a member of the buttercup family Black Cohosh can produce adverse effects if taken in large doses. Signs of excess are headaches and digestive discomfort. Do not use during pregnancy except under medical supervision during the last stages of pregnancy.

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