Black Snake Root
Botanical Name: Cimicifuga racemosa
Common Names and Synonyms: Black Cohosh, Squaw Root
Background: Native to Canada and the United States, this herb
grows as far south as Florida. It grows to a height of 8 feet with
deeply serrated leaves and is topped by cream-white spiked flowers.
The herb is harvested in the fall after the fruits have ripened.
The plant's roots and rhizome should be cut lengthwise and dried.
Black snake root is used to ease the pain of childbirth and menstrual
cramps, and because it was used by the Indians, received the name Squaw
Root. It relaxes the female reproductive system and is used to relieve
hot flashes during menopause. Black snake root is also used
in the treatment of rheumatic pains, neuritis, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.
In small doses, it improves digestion and appetite, while larger doses
augment the secretions of the intestines, kidneys, skin, and
mucoumembranes.
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Black Snake Root in the Cayce Readings
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Edgar Cayce recommended black snake root as a digestive aid working especially
with the stomach, liver and lacteal ducts.
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Black snake root was prescribed in the following amounts:
| 2 ounces |
22 readings |
| 1 ounce |
11 readings |
| 1/2 ounce |
9 readings |
| 1/4 ounce |
4 readings |
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Essence or extract of black snake root was also infrequently prescribed
(1/4 ounce - 3 readings; 1/2 ounce - 1 reading).
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Black snake root was always recommended with other substances in a compound,
never by itself. Although a wide diversity of formulas were
given, the most common substances mentioned in the same readings with black
snake root were as follows:
| Yellow Dock |
41 readings |
| Tolu |
39 readings |
| Burdock Root |
29 readings |
| Elder Flower |
28 readings |
| Sarsaparilla |
28 readings |
| Wild Cherry |
26 readings |
| Buchu Leaves |
22 readings |
| Mandrake |
16 readings |
| Calisaya |
14 readings |
| Sassafras |
9 readings |
| Stillingia |
9 readings |
Cayce Quotes on Black Snake Root
636-1
Then the essence of the black snake root is an active
principle with the lacteal ducts that make for secretions in the system
that stimulate a capillary circulation ...
5653-1
... Black Snake Root 1/2 ounce - this being as an emit, and as an active
force in gastric juices, in the combination with the others.
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