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

In addition to American ginseng, Felumlee cultivates goldenseal, black cohosh, blue cohosh, bloodroot, red trillium, and false unicorn under his trees’ canopy.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2019

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 • Aug. 17, 2019

On the list were papaya, neem, asafoetida, figs, ginger, smartweed, wild yam, pennyroyal, black cohosh and angelica.

From Washington Times • Jun. 14, 2019

For example, black cohosh, commonly used to treat menopausal symptoms, might worsen or increase the likelihood of side effects from antidepressants, blood-pressure drugs, cholesterol-lowering statins and other medication.

From Washington Post • Apr. 9, 2012

Take horehound herb, elecampane root, spikenard root, ginseng root, black cohosh, and skunk cabbage root, of each a good-sized handful.

From The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources by Anonymous