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Parts Used

Rhizomes, roots.

Chemical and Nutrient Content

Actaeine, cimicifugin, estrogenic substances, isoferulic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, pantothenic acid, phosphorus, racemosin, tannins, triterpenes, vitamin A.

Actions and Uses

Lovers blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and reduces mucus production.  Helps cardiovascular and circulatory disorders; induces labor and aids in childbirth; relieves hot flashes, menstrual cramps with back pain, morning sickness, and pain.  Helpful for poisonous snake bites.  Good for arthritis.

Comment:  Also known as black snakeroot.