black cohosh

American  

noun

1. cohosh

2. black snakeroot.

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black cohosh British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of black cohosh

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30

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• blue cohosh vs. black cohosh

Example Sentences

Q: Before you recommend black cohosh as an effective remedy for menopausal symptoms, you should check into it further.

From Seattle Times

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

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

I read that the trick is to drink gallons of water, take black cohosh – no, none of those, in fact the trick is to ignore it.

From The Guardian