Cimicifuga

See also : Black Cohosh
Other Names : Cimic, Actaea Racemosa, Bugbane, Black Snakeroot, Black Cohosh, Rattle Root

Special Precautions of Cimicifuga Racemosa

• Only homeopathic use !
• Do not take homeopathic remedies without first consulting a homeopathic practitioner. Do not take several remedies at the same time as that is often discouraged in homeopathic treatment. Take the recommended dose only and immediately report any changes in condition to your doctor.

Benefits and uses of Cimicifuga Racemosa are

The homeopathic remedy Cimicifuga works on the nerves as well as uterine muscles. Homeopaths generally prescribe Cimicifuga for treating gynecological disorders, emotional symptoms as well as head, neck and back pains.

• Menopause: Women may look to cimic as a homeopathic remedy for the symptoms that result from menopause. Hot flashes, fainting spells, depression, and irrational fears amongst other menopause symptoms are all helped by using cimic.
• Menstrual Problems: Cimic may be helpful for a heavy menstrual flow with clotted blood. It may also work well as a homeopathic remedy for cramping and pains that radiate down the lower back. The cycles that are most helped by this are usually very frequent or don’t come at all. The symptoms of PMS such as depression and mood swings as well as breast pain may also be helped by this remedy.
• Pregnancy: The common symptoms that come with pregnancy such as vomiting, nausea, sleeplessness, back pain and mood swings are often greatly helped by turning to cimic as a homeopathic remedy.
• Head and Neck Pain: These are usually the headaches in the top or the side of the head which may cause a stiff neck and even cause pain that radiates up the shoulders.
• Depression: Cimic often helps for extreme types of depression such as a swing from euphoria to hopelessness. There may be fears of insanity or death that may or may not be associated with menopause or gynecological problems. This homeopathic remedy may help with specific types of depression such as postpartum or more generic types as well.

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Cimic tends to work best as a homeopathic remedy for women. It is best for those who suffer from rather extreme mood swings and who may tend to become easily overexcited. They are often very intense in nature and their physical symptoms may often mirror their emotional symptoms.