Latin, Cimicifuga

Eng., Cimicifuga. Synonyms, Black Snake-root, Black Cohosh. The dried rhizome and roots of Cimicifuga racemosa.

Average Dose

15 grains (1 Gm.).

Official Preparations.

Extractum Cimicifugae

Eng., Extract of Cimicifuga. Average Dose.-4 grains (0.25 Gm.).

Fluidextractum Cimicifugae

Eng., Fluidextract of Cimicifuga. Average Dose.-15 minims (1 mil).

Therapeutic Action

Has been classed as a simple bitter, mild cardiac stimulant, alterative and emmenagogue.

Uses

Has been used for chorea, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and some other conditions.

Administration

Cimicifuga or its preparations are seldom prescribed as such. The drug is used in some unofficial preparations that are sometimes employed.