Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.11-03-2021

Blue cohosh

Plant

Family

Barberry family (Berberidaceae)

English

Blue cohosh, Blueberry root, Blue ginseng, Caulophyllum, Caulophyllum thalictroides, Papoose root, Pappoose root, Squaw root, Yellow ginseng

Latin

Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx.

Plantparts

Root, Underground stem

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Anthelmintic, Antianginal, Antifertility, Antifertility Agent, Anti-inflammatory, antiparasite, Antiparasitic, Antiphogistic, Anti-spasmodic, Calmative, Calming of nerves, Childlessness, convulsive state, cramp, cramps, Diaphoretic, diuretic, hidrotic, Induce sweating, Infertility, infertility problems, intestinal worm, Intestinal worms, nerve tonic, Nervine tonic, Oxytocic, parasite, parasites, Parasiticide, reduce inflammation, relaxes the nervous system, relax spasms, sedative, soothe, soothes nerves, Soothing, spasm, Spasmolytic, sudorific, sweat-inducing, Tranquilizer, Tranquilliser, tranquillizer

Women's diseases

Absence of a menstrual period, Absent menstruation, Amenorrhea, Amenorrhoea, Amenorrhœa, Amenorrhoea, Amenorrhœa, climacteric, delayed menstruation, Difficult menstruation, Dysmennorhoea, Dysmenorrhea, Dysmenorrhoea, ease menopausal symptoms, encourages menstruation, hysteralgia, Late periods, maternity care, menopausal problems, Menopause, Menstrual cramp, Menstrual cramps, Menstrual pain, Menstrual problems, menstruation problems, missed period, obstetric aid, Pain during menstruation, painful periods, pain in the uterus, Pain of the uterus, Period pain, promote the onset of menstruation, Stimulates labor, uteralgia, Uterine pain, Uterine tonic

Warnings

Not suitable for pregnant women, should not be taken when pregnant

Foods

coffee substitute, Substitute for coffee, used as a coffee additive

Ingredients

 alkaloid, aluminium, Arabinose, ascorbic acid, ash, berberine, Beta-Sitosterol, Calcium, Campesterol, Carbohydrates, Cerotic acid, Chromium, cobalt, Daucosterol, essential oil, fat, Fibres, glucose, iron, linoleic acid, magnesium, Magnoflorine, manganese, Mannose, Natural rubber, Niacin, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, phosphorus, Phytosterol, potassium, protein, resin, saponin, Selenium, silicon, sodium, starch, Stearic acid, Stigmasterol, Tin, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, water, Xylose, zinc, Β-Carotene

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn1468

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