black cohosh

noun

1. cohosh
2. black snakeroot.

black cohosh

noun

1. a plant of the ranunculaceous family, Cimicifuga racemosa , which is used as a natural alternative to hormone replacement therapy

Word History and Origins

Origin of black cohosh¹

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30

Example Sentences

When I first went through menopause 20 years ago, I started to take black cohosh.

From Seattle Times

Currently I take black cohosh, and that seems to reduce the dryness and discomfort.

From Seattle Times

The herb rue can cause organ injury, black cohosh has been associated with liver injuries, and blue cohosh can make people sick to their stomach, he said.

From Seattle Times

Some people find alternative therapies such as acupuncture, phytoestrogens or black cohosh helpful, although systematic reviews have not found strong evidence to support these approaches making a measurable difference.

From The Guardian

In addition to American ginseng, Felumlee cultivates goldenseal, black cohosh, blue cohosh, bloodroot, red trillium, and false unicorn under his trees’ canopy.

From Salon