Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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Bugbane
An eastern North American perennial herb. A substance obtained from the root of the plant has been used in some cultures to treat a number of medical problems. It is being studied in the treatment of hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause. The scientific name is Also called black cohosh, black snakeroot, bugwort, and rattlesnake root.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.