Remedy
Cimicifuga Racemosa (black cohosh)
Actaea racemosa
A supportive remedy for PMS and menstrual pain marked by sharp, cramping pains that shoot across the pelvis or down the thighs, dark clotted blood, and marked mood changes with weepiness, irritability, or melancholy before the period.
Key indications
- Sharp, cramping menstrual pains radiating across the pelvis or down the thighs
- Dark, clotted menstrual flow with bearing-down or shooting pain
- PMS mood changes with weepiness, irritability, or melancholy
- Pain in the ovaries, back, or neck associated with the menstrual cycle
Worse from
Cold, damp weather, emotional stress, before and during menses
Better from
Warmth, rest, gentle motion, open air
Suggested dosage
30C once or twice daily.
General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.