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Blue Cohosh, Dried

(also referred to as...)

Papoose Root, Blue Berry, Squaw Root

Latin Name: Caulophyllum thalictroides

Family: Berberidaceae

 
Description

A popular herb that was a favorite among the "medicine men" and used by North American Indian women for menstrual problems, blue cohosh has now gained respect as a nervine and an antispasmodic.

 

Ailments / Situations Where Used

This herb is used as a valuable agent in fits, cramps, colic, and spasms. Whenever there is a need to relax the muscular fibre, it is used with great service. It is very soothing to the nervous system.

Blue cohosh is strengthening and gives relief to painful functional difficulties of the female generative organs. It is a great tonic to the uterus and can be used when there is any weakness or loss of tone. If there is a threat of miscarriage, it is safe to use during pregnancy. Blue Cohosh can ease labour pains, and can help with the delivery. The herb can bring about menstruation when it is delayed or suppressed. It also has a reputation in easing rheumatic pains.

Blue cohosh contains phytosteroids, silicon, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium and iron.

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