Other names:
black bugbane
black snakeroot
fairy candle
Actaea racemosa
This herb is very useful for female reproductive and hormonal systems. It balances out hormones and helps delayed or painful periods.
Can aid childbirth by strengthening the uterus and relaxing the woman giving birth.
Harvesting:
The root and rhizome should be used dried and not fresh.
Harvest in Autumn after the fruits have ripened
Cut the roots length ways and dried carefully