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Information about the herb Blue Cohosh
Caulophyllum thalictroides, also known as Beechdrops is part of the Berberidaceae plant family.United States and Canada, ranging from southern Canada, as far south as the Carolinas and as far west as Missouri.
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Botanical Name: Caulophyllum thalictroides
Common Name: Beechdrops, Blue Ginseng, Papoose Root, Squawroot, Yellow Ginseng
Plant Family: Berberidaceae
History: Native American Indians used this herb during childbirth to:
- induce labor
- ease the pain and difficulty of childbirth
Plant Constituents of Blue Cohosh
Contains:
- extractive
- greenish-yellow coloring matter
- gum
- phosphoric acid
- salts
- soluble resin
- starch
- substance similar to Saponin
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]
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
Dosage:
Recommended dosage is as follows:
- 10-20mL per week of 1:2 fluid extract
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.
