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    (Cimicifuga racemosa) also called Black Cohosh, rattleroot, and squaw
    root, is a native of the United States and was first used by the Various
    Indian Tribal Shamans. It is used as an alternative and sedative to
    the aterial and nervous systems. As a cardiac stimulant it is safer
    than digitalis. It acts as an emetic*, and is also used to contract the
    uterus, for chronic bronchitis*, hysteria, wasting diseases and for
    rheumatism*.

       It is slightly narcotic*, and large doses can causes vertigo, tremors,
    reduced pulse, and vomiting. The leaves are said to drive away bugs if
    laid about a room.