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Medicine Of The Day

Latin Name:
Cimicifuga Racemosa

Common Name:
actaea racemosa, bugbane, black snakeroot, black cohosh, rattle root

Description:
Used for menstrual symptoms such as congestion in the head preceeding menstruation and heaviness and cramps in the lower back during menstruation. It is also a common remedy for ailments associated with pregnancy such as post-partum depression, early miscarriage morning sickness, sleeplessness, and sharp pains in uterus. Cimicifuga racemosa also aids symptoms of menopause as well as headaches stemming from neck stiffness. It is also used for emotional symptoms such as sighing, sadness, anxiety, and irritabilitiy (Lockie 93).

Health Tip of the Day

If your stomach feels bloated, exhale and hold your breath for a few seconds. Repeat 7-8 times . You will feel relieved.

Health Quote of the Day

Ah! what avail the largest gifts of Heaven, When drooping health and spirits go amiss? How tasteless then whatever can be given! Health is the vital principle of bliss, And exercise of health."
- James Thomson