# Black Cohosh

## Remedy Classification
- **Type:** Herbal Remedy
- **Alternative Names:** Cimicifuga racemosa
- **Miasm:** Psoric Miasm
- **Temperament:** Neutral
- **Aggravation Time:** Neutral/Anytime

## Keynote Indications
Black Cohosh is a native American root widely utilized to relieve menopausal hot flashes, night sweats, and muscular spasms.

## Modalities (Aggravations / Ameliorations)
Best taken as a standardized extract. Discontinue if signs of liver discomfort appear. Avoid during pregnancy unless under expert supervision.

## Symptoms by System

### Urinary & Genital
- Eases menopausal hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and painful periods.

### Extremities
- Relieves muscular soreness, fibrositis, and neuralgic pain.