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.
Source
Root
Preparations
Infusion: Bring 1 teaspoon of herb with 1 cup of water to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Drink 3 times daily or when needed.
Tincture: Take 15 to 20 drops of quality tincture 3 times daily.
Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings
Do not use during pregnancy.
Do not use if you have high blood pressure or heart disease.
Blue cohosh seeds are poisonous.
Ailment / Situation Listing
| Amenorrhea | Asthma | Colic |
| Cramps | Dysmenorrhea | Fits |
| Hysteria | Leuccorhea | Neuralgia |
| Rheumatic Pains | Spasms | Suppressed/Delayed Menstruation |
| Vaginitis | Whooping Cough | |
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