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Blue cohosh

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Caulophyllum thalictroides

Description: Blue cohosh is a flowering perennial herb native to North America. It is from berberidaceae family. Its root is used medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Labor RatingRatingRatingRating

    Blue cohosh stimulates a delayed labor; increases the strength of contractions; reduces pain during and after childbirth. It is helpful in removal ot retained placenta. Take blue cohosh daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Amenorrhea RatingRating

    Blue cohosh is an emmenagogue; helps to restore menstrual cycle. Take blue cohosh daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Bronchitis RatingRating

    Blue cohosh is an anti-inflammatory and expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs. Take blue cohosh daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Cramps and spasms RatingRating

    Blue cohosh is an antispasmodic; relaxes muscles and alleviates spasms. Take blue cohosh daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Dysmenorrhea RatingRating

    Blue cohosh alleviates menstrual pain. Take blue cohosh daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Epilepsy RatingRating

    Blue cohosh is an antispasmodic and antiepileptic; reduces epilepsy symptoms. Take blue cohosh daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • False labor RatingRating

    Blue cohosh reduces false labor and false labor pain. Take blue cohosh daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Abortifacient RatingRatingRatingRating

    Blue cohosh is an abortifacient; may promote the abortion of the fetus. We do not suggest to use blue cohosh for abortion.

  • Action - Emmenagogue RatingRatingRating

    Blue cohosh is an emmenagogue; promotes menstrual flow. Take blue cohosh daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Action - Oxytocic RatingRatingRating

    Blue cohosh is an oxytocic; facilitates labor and childbirth. Take blue cohosh daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Action - Uterine stimulant RatingRatingRating

    Blue cohosh is an uterine stimulant; stimulates and strengthens uterine contractions. Take blue cohosh daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRating

    Blue cohosh is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take blue cohosh daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Action - Antiepileptic RatingRating

    Blue cohosh is an antiepileptic; reduces epilepsy symptoms. Take blue cohosh daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Action - Antirheumatic RatingRating

    Blue cohosh is an antirheumatic; alleviates rheumatism. Take blue cohosh daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Recommended Dosage

Take blue cohosh daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Cautions & Side Effects

Do not use blue cohosh during pregnancy, breast-feeding and if you have heart problems and high blood pressure. Blue cohosh is a toxic herb with important side effects. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Available Forms

Blue cohosh is available in capsule, tincture, powder and bulk form.

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