Black cohosh The perennial plant ,topped with longplume of large white flowers grows wild throughout the Ohio river vally and the eastern deciduous forests. Black Cohosh is used for nervosness,spasms,neuralgia,menstrual pains,just before and during labor,asthma and coughs. Ideally it should be given in combination with other herbs. For nerousness and insommia combine equal parts black cohosh root,skullcap,wood betony,passion flower, valerian and half part cayenne pepper.To releve artthritis it can be combined with equal parts of angelica root,prickly ash and guiacum.For ashthma and broncial spasms it is combined with wild cherry bark, elecampane root and mullein. Herbal supplements are dietary supplements derived from nature. Herbal plants or parts of a plant are broken down and used for their scent, flavor and therapeutic benefits. When taken as a supplement, they can deliver strong benefits, however, herbal supplements are not regulated by the FDA and can have dangerou...