Black Cohosh

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Black Cohosh

Actaea racemosa

Perennial anchorMedicinalPerennial anchorOrnamental

Sign

Scorpio

House

Element

Water

Modality

Fixed

Ayurvedic Profile

Dosha Effect

Pacifies Vata & Pitta

Rasa / Taste

Bitter; Pungent

Virya / Energy

Cooling

Medicinal Actions

Antispasmodic, hormonal modulator, nervine; eases deep cramping

Helps With

Menstrual cramps Menopausal symptoms Muscle & joint pain

Why This Plant

"A shade-dweller of the woodland underworld — Scorpio's hidden, hormonal depths. Black cohosh works on the body's profound cyclical transitions, teaching surrender to transformation."

Cultivation

Hardy perennial; part to full shade; rich moist woodland soil; tall white spires.

Zone: 6a

Safety

Avoid in pregnancy; rare liver caution. Flag for review.

Save the seed of the plant that helped you — next year it helps your neighbor.