Black Cohosh
Botanical Name: Actaea racemosa
Family Name: Ranunculaceae
Plant Description: Tall plant with feathery white flower spikes
Ecosystem: Woodland and forest edges
Size: 1.5–2 metres
Shape: Tall, upright with compound leaves
Geographical Origin: Eastern North America
Current Distribution: North America, cultivated worldwide
Flower Shapes and Colours: Creamy white, plume-like spikes
Seed Types and Size: Small, dark seeds in capsules
Uses: Menopause support, hormonal balance
Parts Used: Root and rhizome
Medicinal Uses: Eases PMS, menopause symptoms, mild sedative
Planetary Influences: Moon
Metaphysical Uses: Feminine power, calming energy
Elemental Association: Water