As a cardiac stimulant, black cohosh root slightly depresses the heart rate while it increases the force of the pulse and equalizes circulation. It is a valuable emmenagogue in pelvic disturbances and uterine troubles as it effectively contracts the uterus and increases the menstrual flow. Black cohosh has strong effect on the muscular system, and is used for various forms of rheumatism, arthritis, and neuralgia. It is a viable expectorant for acute chronic pulmonary and bronchial conditions. Black cohosh exerts a tonic influence over the mucous and serous tissues, stimulating the secretions of the liver, kidneys and lymph. It also aids digestion, herbs for menopause, nervous system, female reproductive system, phytoestrogens & menopause. In parturition, black cohosh is helpful in initiating uterine contractions, checking hemorrhage, and allaying the nervousness and afterpains of delivery. It acts as an antispasmodic, alterative, emmenagogue, diuretic, astringent, expectorant, diaphoretic, arterial and nervine sedative, cardiac stimulant, stomachic-tonic and an antiseptic anti-venom.