Actaea
Actaea is a genus of flowering plants in the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. It comprises herbaceous perennials and some small shrubs native to temperate regions of Asia, Europe, and North America. Several species formerly placed in Cimicifuga have been reclassified into Actaea, including the black cohosh that is widely known for medicinal use.
Plants in this genus typically form clumps with divided leaves and tall stems bearing spikes or racemes
Notable Actaea species include Actaea racemosa, commonly called black cohosh, which has a long history of use
Safety and regulatory notes accompany the medicinal use of some Actaea species. All parts of many Actaea