Actaea racemosa L.Eastern CanadaObservation

Andrzej KonstantynowiczAug 3, 2019

Most probable name

Actaea racemosa L.

Ranunculaceae Black cohosh

Submitted name

Actaea racemosa L.

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Actaea racemosa L. Black cohosh

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Additional data

Place

Łódź, Botanical Garden

Personal note

It is native to eastern North America from the extreme south of Ontario to central Georgia, and west to Missouri and Arkansas.
Edible plant - leaves cooked.
Herbal plant - the root of this plant is toxic in overdose, it should be used with caution and be completely avoided by pregnant women; some of the medically active ingredients are not soluble in water so a tincture of the root is normally used; roots are alterative, antidote, antirheumatic, antispasmodic, astringent, cardiotonic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypnotic, sedative, tonic and vasodilator, are used in the treatment of rheumatism, as a sedative and an emmenagogue; it is traditionally important in the treatment of women's complaints, acting specifically on the uterus where it eases uterine cramps and has been used to help in childbirth;  its sedative action makes it useful for treating a range of other complaints including tinnitus and high blood pressure.
Useful plant - both the growing and the dried plant can be used to repel bugs and fleas'; also does not tolerate leguminous plants in the vicinity.

Date created: Dec 6, 2021
Last revised: Oct 9, 2023

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