What is Cimicifuga?

cimicifuga refers to the genus of 18 species of flowering plants belonging to the Ranunculae family. These plants are collectively called bugbane because of their real estate for insect repetition. In fact, the word cimicifuga comes from the words cimex , which is Latin for an error, and fugare , which means to leave. These plants are also known as Snakeroot and Cohosh, found in mild areas of North America as well as in the Eastern and Sotheast Asia. They are divided into two natural groups: those with scaly seeds and those with seeds that have very small or no scales. Flowers, usually white or pink, are grouped along the stem and flower from mid -summer to early autumn. While their attributes for insect repetitions are caused by an unpleasant smell of flowers, not all species show the same characteristics. For example, c. Simplex is a value for its pleasantly fragrant white flowers. Depending on the species, the color of the leaves are green, brown or purple.They were considered low maintenance, benefit in wet soil and in full or partial shadow. They will tolerate direct sun exposures if water is supplied. Best left undisturbed after planting, cimicifuga usually slowly grow, but long living.

In addition to decorative and insect uses, has also been used for healing purposes for more than 100 years. Native Americans used plants to treat snakes, malaria and rheumatism. They were also used as a component in female tonics to treat menstrual cramps and help in childbirth. Analgesic, antipyretic and anti -inflammatory properties of these plants also underline their importance in traditional Chinese medicine.

Modern use of is mainly as an alternative treatment of women who show contraindications for estrogen substitution therapy. Extracts from several types of Cimicifuga , especially c. Racemosa or BlackCohosh is sometimes used as the main ingredients in dietary supplements or herbal drugs to treat menopausal symptoms such as palpitations, hot and vaginal dryness. The extracts are taken from the roots, stems and rhizomes of plants.

In 2000, the genus was reclassified on the basis of sequence data deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and similarities between biochemical components with plants belonging to the family Actaea . Within the national classification system of vegetation, these plants are now listed under the family Actaea . The use of the cimicifuga to reference to these plants persists, resulting in cimicifuga and Actaea Ed.