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When the Indian women used Blue Cohosh, they knew very little about its chemistry. Today's herbalist, joined by the scientists in pharmacognosy, continue to study Blue Cohosh as a plant precursor to cortisone. Also called Papoose Root or Squawroot, Blue Cohosh is a perennial that does not like open fields and dry roadsides. Instead, it grows in moist, shady areas to become about two feet tall. It has a greenish-purple flower in May and June and the part of the plant that is used for an extract is the root. Roots are collected and dried in the fall. Blue Cohosh grows from Southeastern Canada to the Carolinas.
Now herbalists utilize Blue Cohosh for several reasons. The main use would be related to the female reproductive system. It is said to relieve spasms and cramps and to help normal uterine action and contraction. Another reported function of Blue Cohosh extract is that it works as a diuretic. This would seem to be very helpful during the premenstrual and menstrual cycles of young women. Of course, the diuretic action makes this herb effective for other complaints. Used in combination with Comfrey and Meadow Sweet, this appears to form a mild sedative and a diuretic as well. It is assumed that this mixture helps to lower blood pressure and relieve tension. Blue Cohosh contains several minerals including potassium, an element usually reduced by synthetic diuretics.
The information obtained for this website was partially gathered from the book, Vitamins & Minerals, written by Sara Rose and published by Hamlyn in 2003. Other sources for this website were gathered from Reader's Digest The Healing Power of Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs: The A-Z guide to enhancing your health and treating illness with nutritional supplements. Along with these two resource guides, material has been found in The Doctor's Complete Guide To Vitamins and Minerals, written by Mary Dan Eades, MD. Another resource for this website was The Complete Guide to Herbal Medicines, written by Charles W. Fetrow, PharmD and Juan R. Avila, PharmD. Along with these is a book written by Earl Meindell, RPh, PhD, Recipes for Healthy Living Dr. Earl MeindellŐs Natural Remedies For 101 Ailments. Plus, the Alternative Health Dictionary. Viable Herbal Solutions website was a great help as well with this information.
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