Blue Cohosh

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Overview

Blue Cohosh is a type of (mildly toxic) perennial Herb.

 

Botanical Name

 Caulophyllum thalictroides

 Blue Cohosh is from the Berberidaceae (Barberry) family.

 

Parts Used

 Roots

 Rhizomes

 

Health Benefits of Blue Cohosh

Digestive System

 Blue Cohosh may alleviate the symptoms of Colic. 

 

Musculoskeletal System

 Blue Cohosh reputedly alleviates Rheumatism. 

 

Respiratory System

 Blue Cohosh may help to alleviate Asthma. 

 

Sexual System

 Blue Cohosh may alleviate Amenorrhea(suppressed Menstruation) by stimulating Menstrual flow (due to the Caulosaponin content of Blue Cohosh) (according to American Indian traditional use).  [1]

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