COHOSH, BLUE		(Caulophyllum thalictroides) Perennial
								 medicinal
							         menstruation
								 poisonous
								 labour
								PREGNANCY ALERT
			 sow: early spring
			     late summer, early autumn

much esteemed by Amerindians
Caulospaonin, a chemical component of blue cohosh, actively stimulates uterine contractions and promotes blood flow to the pelvid region.  It is considered one of the best uterine stimulant herbs available.
aids labour
promotes menstruation and checks excessive menstruation
abdominal problems
urinary problems

potential as a contraceptive on account of its estrogenic properties

      Labour:  	Often combined with black cohosh (the two are NOT related, even 		though their names are similar) and used as a tea and/or 			tincture during the last week of pregnancy to prepare the uterus		for an easy birth and to stimulate uterine contractions.

		It is ver beneficial for prolonged labor to help bring on and/or 		stimulate contractions.  

PREGNANCY ALERT: Because of its strong uterine stimulant properties, blue cohosh		should not be used at any time during pregnancy, except in the l		last week, and then only with the guidance of an experienced
		herbalish and midwife or doctor.