Honor the fire that rises up within. Neither deny your anger nor let it rule you. Discern whether your rage is righteous or if it is rooted in fear and insecurity. Though the survival of black cohosh is threatened by loss of habitat, it remains an important medicinal. The tincture supports the female reproductive system, alleviating pain and releasing stuck fluids from the body. Black cohosh teaches us to harness the power of our own creative source. As the tall flower bends easily in the wind, cultivate a strong flexible backbone. The folk name, snakeroot, signifies transformation. Rattle like a snake and shed your skin.