Caulophyllum thalictroides
Caulophyllum thalictroides
Caulophyllum thalictroides (pronunciation: kaw-loh-FY-lum thuh-LIK-troy-deez), also known as blue cohosh, is a species of flowering plant in the Berberidaceae family. It is native to eastern North America, from Manitoba and Oklahoma east to the Atlantic Ocean.
Etymology
The genus name Caulophyllum comes from the Greek words 'kaulos' meaning stem and 'phyllon' meaning leaf. The species name thalictroides is derived from the resemblance of the plant's leaves to those of the genus Thalictrum, known as meadow-rue.
Description
Caulophyllum thalictroides is a perennial herb that grows up to 60 cm tall. It has a single, large, three-branched leaf and a cluster of yellow-green flowers. The fruit is a blue berry.
Uses
Traditionally, Caulophyllum thalictroides has been used in herbal medicine. The root and rhizome are used to make medicine. It is used for stimulating the uterus and starting labor; and for menstrual disorders.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Caulophyllum thalictroides
- Wikipedia's article - Caulophyllum thalictroides
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