cohosh 
cohosh
Definition
☆ co·hosh (kō′häs̸h′, kō häs̸h′)
noun
- any of several American herbs, as bugbane and baneberry
- a North American herb (Caulophyllum thalictroides) of the barberry family, formerly used medicinally by the Indians
Etymology: < Algonquian name
cohosh
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- take: I took blue cohosh and rescue remedy as I knew getting uptight wasn't going to help anyone.
- show: Three of four studies show that black cohosh does not affect LH or FSH.
Adjective modifier
- Black: Black cohosh is approved in Germany for use in women with PMS.
- black: The fourth study, which found an effect of black cohosh on LH levels, was a trial in 110 women with menopausal symptoms.
- blue: Herbs that may be helpful Blue cohosh is a traditional remedy for lack of menstruation.
Modifies a noun
- root: For excessive cramps and pain use black cohosh root and cramp bark.
- tincture: Black cohosh root tincture or a vinegar of fresh willow leaves will ease a headache with pain-killing methyl salicylate.
Preposition: in
- woman: But for now, the weight of evidence does not support the routine use of black cohosh in these women.
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