Black Cohosh Seed, Cimicifuga racemosa
$6.50
Black Cohosh is a native of North America and prefers light to medium well composted soils in a protected partially shaded or sunny position (once established). Long spikes of white flowers in spring and summer. Drought and frost resistant. A perennial plant, growing to 2m x 1m. Synonym; Actaea racemosa
Black cohosh (Actaea racemose) is a woodland herb native to North America. The root is used as medicine and is often used for estrogen-related conditions.
GROW: Seeds should be sown direct in Autumn and will germinate in their second Spring.   Requires regular watering, do not like dry conditions.
Grown for Roots which are black in colour and can be consumed fresh or dried & ground. Plant foliage reaches a height of 25-60cm, leaves are dark green with a serrated margin. Tall white flowers are produced on long spikes (up to 1m tall) in late spring and have a medicinal aroma which is repellent to insects. Prefers a moist shaded to partially shaded location.
HARVEST: Harvest root in Autumn after leaves start to die back. Also known as “Black Bugbane” or “Snakeroot”.
.USE: history of use for relieving symptoms of menopause and other women’s health issues. Well known as a herbal alternative to hormone replacement therapy
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