Latin name:
Actaea racemosa
L. var. racemosa Syn.: Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) Nutt.
Botanical family:
Ranunculaceae
Growth habit:
Herb
Vernacular name(s):
cohosh root (Eng.)
cimicaire à grappes (Fr.)
Uses:
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Roots :
Used for kidney troubles [Algonquians 63].