Black Cohosh Root

Black Cohosh Root | Actaea racemosa

The Traditional Botanical of Menopausal Relief & Feminine Comfort

A treasured North American medicinal botanical, Black Cohosh Root has a longstanding history in Indigenous and Western herbal medicine for women’s reproductive health, menopausal discomfort, and muscular and joint pain.

Best known for its traditional use during menopause, Black Cohosh has been used to address hot flashes, night sweats, menstrual cramps, and physical discomfort associated with hormonal transitions. It was also historically valued for rheumatic aches and muscle tension.

Traditional Healing Benefits

• Hot Flashes: Widely used for reducing the frequency and intensity of menopausal hot flashes, although clinical evidence is mixed.
• Night Sweats: Traditionally used to ease nighttime sweating associated with menopause.
• Menopausal Symptom Relief: Commonly used for physical discomfort during perimenopause and menopause.
• Menstrual Cramp Relief: Historically used for painful menstruation, uterine cramping, and menstrual discomfort.
• Joint & Rheumatic Pain: Traditionally valued for arthritis-like aches, rheumatism, and joint stiffness.
• Muscle Pain & Tension: Historically used for muscular soreness, tension, and general body aches.
• Menopause-Related Sleep Discomfort: Traditionally used when hot flashes and night sweats interfere with restful sleep.

Botanical Name: Actaea racemosa (formerly Cimicifuga racemosa)

Plant Part: Root & Rhizome

Flavor Profile: Earthy, woody, pungent, and distinctly bitter.

Naturally Caffeine-Free

Rooted in Nature • Made with Intention

Safety: Black Cohosh has been associated with rare reports of serious liver injury, although a direct causal relationship remains uncertain. Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Consult a healthcare professional before use, especially with liver disease or prescription medications. Traditional uses for pain and menstrual symptoms are not clinically established treatments.