Black Cohosh Herbal Medicine History Historically, black cohosh was a popular herb among Native Indigenous people of North America. It was used to treat pain, fever, cough, pneumonia, to bring on labour and to regulate the menstrual cycle. Historical names for it included baneberry, black snakeroot, bug root, and bugbane. It got its name bugbane […]
Category: Hormone Balance
Vitex: How it Works
Vitex Agnus-Castus Vitex agnus-castus is commonly known as Vitex, Chasteberry or Monk’s pepper. Its name stems from its use to lower libido in monks to help them stay chaste, thanks to Vitex benefits. Although few men would use Vitex for this use nowadays, many women benefit from its ability to regulate hormones. It originates from […]