What is another word for cohosh?
Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊhɒʃ] (IPA) 
Cohosh is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the family Ranunculaceae. There are two popular species of cohosh; the black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) and the blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides). The term "cohosh" is an Algonquian word that means "rough." Some synonyms for the word cohosh include fairy candle, bugbane, snakeroot, rattleweed, black snake root, and squawroot. These names are given to the plant because of its reputation for warding off snakes, repelling insects, and easing women's reproductive health problems. Cohosh has been used for centuries by traditional practitioners to treat various ailments, including rheumatism, asthma, menstrual cramps, and menopause symptoms.
