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| Most Common Name: | Blue Cohosh |
| Botanical
Name: | Caulophyllum Thalictroides | | Also
Known As (other names): | Papoose Root, Blueberry Root,
Squaw Root |
Blue Cohosh - General description: Native to the
United States and Canada, Blue Cohosh is an attractive plant that grows mostly
in swamps and wetlands with a rather disagreeable odour. The root is used for
medicinal purposes. Native Americans have been using this herb for hundreds of
years to induce labour (hence the name Papoose Root) and also for its
anti-inflammatory action.
Blue Cohosh
Use for/In treatment of: | | Rheumatism |
Uterine inflammation | Inducing childbirth |
Blue Cohosh
Properties: | | Anti-inflammatory |
Emmenagogue | Vermifuge | |
Antispasmodic | Diuretic | Anthelmintic | |
Diaphoretic | | |
Blue Cohosh
Constituents: | | Below we list
reported constituents of this herb. This may not be complete as continuous
research constantly discovers new constituents. Where possible we also provide
information about constituents and their application, effect and side effects,
if any. We do not provide information on the interaction between constituents.
We do not give quantities of each individual constituent as these vary
considerably due to region and climate. By comparing the treatments above with
the constituent benefits below some indication of quantities can be gained. | |
Alkaloids Typical alkaloids are alkaline organic vegetable
substances containing one or more nitrogen atoms. This nitrogen base is capable
of combining with acids to form crystalline salts. Most alkaloids are derived
from amino acids while a few are derived from isoprene units. Alkaloids are white or colourless solids containing oxygen (oxygen
free alkaloids are few and far between and then can only exist as liquids) Most
alkaloids are not water soluble, extraction is normally by tincture.
Alkaloids are found in about one quarter of all flowering plants. Thousands of
alkaloids have been identified from a large number of plants where the alkaloid
can be present in virtually every part of the plant or just a specific part like
rhizome, leaf or seed.
Alkaloids
generally have profound physiological impact on the human body and nervous
system effects are predominant.
Many alkaloids are used as extracted and refined compounds derived from the
actual plants or synthesised compounds in pharmaceutical drugs.
Several Alkaloids are banned in many countries because of the extreme impact
on the nervous system (strychnine for instance is a deadly poison in very small
doses) and the habit forming nature of some of the alkaloid compounds. |
Triterpenes: Saponins: Saponins occur as glycosides, that have
the effect of reducing surface tension which gives the membranes a soap-like
quality promoting a wound healing, anti-scarring property. They also have
expectorant, diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. Typically saponins are
poorly absorbed if ingested but as overdosing may cause nausea and vomiting care
should be taken in dosage. Saponins are also absorbed from our diet (mostly
cereals). | | | |
Blue Cohosh
Contraindications, do not use if: | | Avoid during
pregnancy | | | | | | | | We
at Beneforce are certainly not experts in the use of every herb. In our studies
and research we do come across warnings that a herb should not be used in
certain circumstances or for certain conditions and ailments. Where possible we
will reflect these on our pages but cannot guarantee that for any herb our list
of contraindications are complete or valid. We urge that you consult an
appropriate and knowledgeable practitioner before treatment. |
Blue Cohosh
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