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| method. Chewing on a piece of the root is soothing for a sore throat due to the high content of polysaccharides and mucilage. Further tests have shown its normalizing effect on the nervous, hormonal and immune systems. |
| For people who catch colds easily and frequently, have shortness of breath, weak lungs and low energy, this is an excellent herb. A great boon to those who are convalescing, astragalus benefits malnutrition and diarrhea, increases appetite, strengthens digestion, treats exhaustion, helps poorly healing sores and ulcerations. Astragalus has no known toxicity and can be used to lessen the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation and inhibit the growth of tumors. |
| Black Cohosh |
| (Cimicifuga racemosa) |
| Part used: Root |
| Actions: Emmenagogue, antispasmodic, sedative, alterative, nervine, tonic, antitussive, diuretic, diaphoretic, antirheumatic, oxytocic, peripheral vasodilator, anti-inflammatory, sedative, hypotensive |
| Indications: This native American herb has a reputation as a powerful antispasmodic, relaxant and analgesic. Black cohosh is indicated when there is dull aching heaviness in the limbs and congestion and rheumatoid-like conditions, including fibromyalgia. It is often tremendously helpful for neck and back pains. |
| Commonly used as a normalizer of the female reproductive system, it is especially useful in painful cramping conditions. It has been hailed as a primary herb in formulations for menopause. The archetype of black cohosh is: severe cramping, heavy menstrual flow with low back pains and heaviness in the thighs. It works well in combination with black haw (Viburnum prunifolium) (or cramp-bark (Viburnum opulus). |
| As an antispasmodic, it eases pulmonary complaints |
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