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Posted on November 30, 1999 by Joy Stoyle | Posted under Alternative
Black Cohosh Root - History, Uses, and More
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A Look at the History First of all, let's take a look at the history of black cohosh root. It has been around for generations. In fact, the Native Americans have been using it for years and they often used it for treating snake bites in the past. They also thought that it would bring about visions and it was used ceremonially to try to do this. Even early American settlers used this herb, although later they began to think it was used in witches brew and women who had this herb were burned, being thought of as witches. So, this herb definitely has a very interesting history. Where it Grows You'll find that black cohosh root grows in a variety of different places. It is native to North America and you can find it in Canada, in the Appalachian mountains, and even down in the south of the United States as well. Usually you'll find it in woods that are open or on hill sides and it grows in soil that is rich and moist. Usually it will get to be about eight feet high and it has flowers that are white during the summer months. The root is very rough and it is also black, which is actually where the name of the herb comes from. Growing it Yourself You can actually work on growing black cohosh root yourself. It grows well in many areas and it definitely does well in the shade. You need to water it quite a bit though to make sure that it will survive. You should plant it at the end of summer and you put the seeds just a bit below the surface of the soil. If you plant in the spring, it should be in ground that is moist and rich. Usually it will seed and propagate itself if it has the right conditions to grow in as well. So, if you are interested in using the herb, you can actually grow it on your own. About The Author: |
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