What is another word for Cimicifuga Americana?
Pronunciation: [sˌɪmɪsɪfˈuːɡəɹ ɐmˌɛɹɪkˈɑːnə] (IPA) 
Cimicifuga Americana is a medicinal plant that is commonly known as American bugbane, black cohosh or snakeroot. Due to its popularity in traditional Native American medicine, several synonyms have emerged to reflect its importance in various cultures. Some of the synonyms for Cimicifuga Americana include black snakeroot, rattleweed, and rich weed. Other common names for this plant are macrotys, bugwort, and rattleroot. These synonyms reflect its long history of use in traditional medicine for the treatment of menstrual problems, joint pain and inflammation. The medicinal properties of this plant are attributed to its rich content of active compounds such as triterpene glycosides and flavonoids, which have been shown to have anti-inflammatory, analgesic and hormonal-balancing effects.
