Black Cohosh is used as a tonic for the central nervous system. It works directly on and calms the nervous system. It is an excellent, safe sedative. It is also used in nervine combinations and for nervous conditions in males.

Black Cohosh contains natural estrogen, the female hormone and is specific for female problems. It promotes menstruation, relieves menstrual cramps, helps with hot flashes, and can be used for the after-pains of delivery.

Black Cohosh also loosens and expels mucus from the bronchial tubes and stimulates secretions of the liver, kidneys, and lymph system and has a stimulating effect on the secretion of the spleen, liver and lymphatic system.

Black Cohosh, if taken in larger amounts than needed, can cause a headache at the base of the skull.