Key Medicinal Plant: Black Cohosh

Black cohosh, also known as squaw vine has a long history of use in North America, & is particularly well known as a key component in remedies for women’s health issues, especially painful menstruation & problems associated with menopause. It’s also proven to be beneficial for rheumatic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis & nerve conditions such as tinnitus. The Penobscot people valued it for treating kidney ailments. The root has a bitter acrid taste & a disagreeable odour.

A herbaceous perennial growing to approximately 2.5 metres (8 feet), with creamy white flower spikes.