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Information About The Herb Blue Cohosh
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Botanical Name: Caulophyllum thalictroides
Common Name: Beechdrops, Blue Ginseng, Papoose Root, Squawroot, Yellow Ginseng
Plant Family: Berberidaceae
Origin: United States and Canada, ranging from southern Canada, as far south as the Carolinas and as far west as Missouri.
History: Native American Indians used this herb during childbirth to:
- induce labor
- ease the pain and difficulty of childbirth
Contains:
- extractive
- greenish-yellow coloring matter
- gum
- phosphoric acid
- salts
- soluble resin
- starch
- substance similar to Saponin
Medicinal Parts Used: Rhizome, Root
Blue Cohosh is commonly used for:
Blood Conditions
- dissolves fats in the bloodstream
Brain and Nervous System Conditions
- epilepsy
- hysteria
Female Conditions
- all female complaints
- expedites a speedy delivery during childbirth, in very small doses combined with Squawvine and Black Cohosh (do not start taking any earlier than two weeks before delivery date)
- induces labor
- regulates menstruation
- suppressed menstruation
- uterine inflammation
Gastrointestinal Conditions
- colic, especially in children
- cramps, especially in children
Genitourinary Conditions
- dropsy
Inflammatory Conditions
- rheumatism
Action:
- antispasmodic [an agent which relieves or eases muscular spasms, cramps or convulsions]
- anthelmintic [an agent that destroys or expels intestinal worms and/or parasites; vermicide; vermifuge]
- diaphoretic [an agent that promotes perspiration]
- diuretic [an agent that increases the volume and flow of urine which cleanses the urinary system]
- emmenagogue [an agent that promotes menstrual flow]
- oxytocic [an agent that stimulates contraction of the uterine muscle, facilitating or speeding up childbirth]
Caution:
- should not be taken during pregnancy except in the last two weeks
and can:
- be very irritant to mucous surfaces
- cause dermatitis on contact (the plant)
Drug Interactions:
Do not use Blue Cohosh without first talking to your practitioner or healthcare provider if your taking any of the following medications:
- None Known
Global Herbal Supplies has Blue Cohosh available in the following forms:
Information given by our website is provided for informational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a physician or other medical professionals. You should not use the information given for diagnosing a health problem or disease. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider. The above information is just a guide to general circumstances and in no way should it contradict the advice that you have been given by your naturopath, medical doctor or specialist.
