Black Cohosh

METHOD TYPE:
DIETARY/HERBAL

BEST TIME TO USE METHOD: IF YOUR LAST MENSTRUAL CYCLE STARTED ABOUT 4 WEEKS AGO

***WARNINGS***
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USING THIS METHOD

  • Can Effect the Heart, Kidney and/or Liver Toxin

HOW TO USE:
**Black cohosh, often used in decoction or tincture form, is often combined in equal parts with blue cohosh in labor inducing, emmenagogual, and abortifacient preparations. Black cohosh is sometimes combined with mistletoe or ginger. Black cohosh is most effective if used during the first four weeks of pregnancy.**

  • Decoction (root): 3 tsp. (12 g) dried root to 1 cup (250 ml) water. Simmer 5 - 15 minutes, three to four times a day.
  • Fresh Root Tincture: 1:3, 60% alcohol, 1⁄2 - 1 tsp. (2.5 - 5 ml), two to three times a day.
  • Powdered (root): 1-4 #0 capsules, three to four times a day.

HOW IT WORKS:
Increases Blood Flow to the Uterus, increases estrogen

EFFECTIVENESS:
More information needed... please provide us with feedback if you try this method.

IS USED FOR:
Used internally as a laxative on upset stomachs, to soothe heartburn and ulcers.

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