What is Blue Cohosh?
Blue Cohosh or Caulophyllum thalictides is a permanent herb from the eastern region of North America. The herb was widely used by the native Americans as part of the large herbal pharmacopoeia, which was used to solve a wide range of conditions. Soon European explorers were introduced to Blue Cohosh when they first arrived in the United States, and many of them considered the herb useful, especially for gynecological health problems. Blue Cohosh is not related to Black Cohosh, herbs in a completely separate botanical group. The leaves are favorably folded, which means that each sheet has three different leaflets. Part of the plant used is a root that can be dried and grounded or used to create tinctures and herbal preparations. Like many herbal agents, their strengths of the preparation differ depending on how they are prepared and specific plants used to create them. As a result, the recommendations of the Blue Cohosh dosage may vary.
It seems that herb has a number of functions. During childbirth, this can alleviate the spasms of the uterine contraction, which makes the working mother more comfortable. In women who are not pregnant, it can stimulate menstrual flow and in people of all sexes it is used as a diuretic and helps break fever. Blue Cohosh has a large number of minerals that can interact with compounds in the plant to bring these effects; Because it is used so often for gynecological problems, Blue Cohosh is sometimes called a "female friend" and is also known as Squaw Root.
people who were diagnosed with stomach complaints such as ulcers or acidic reflux syndrome syndrome. Blue Cohosh is also not recommended for a pregnant woman if she is not under medical supervision, as he can stimulate premature work. Like other herbal medicines, Blue Cohosh can also interfere with some prescription drugs and is a very good idea before using the medicineu consult a doctor.
High concentration of alkaline minerals can make blue COHOSH dangerous for long -term use, which is usually defined as three months or more. The herb can also cause discomfort of the intestine and have been associated with liver disease. If there are signs of health problems after the patient takes Blue Cohosh, it should immediately interrupt the medication.