Good for what ails you

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Black cohosh was in full, impressive bloom on High Knob (Sentry Road) this past week, Bonnie Aker reports. Found in rich woods, the flower stems can grow up to 6-8 feet tall. Extracts are used in dietary supplements and herbal products, most often marketed as beneficial to women's health.   BONNIE AKER PHOTO