Description
Blue cohosh is a plant. ?, Cohosh?, is from the Algonquin Indian word meaning rough, and it refers to the appearance of the roots. The root is used to make medicine.
Caulophyllum thalictroides, blue cohosh a species of Caulophyllum, also called squaw root or papoose root, is a flowering plant in the Berberidaceae family.It is a medium-tall perennial with blue berry-like fruits and bluish-green foliage.
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Blue cohosh, squaw root, papoose root, blue ginseng, yellow ginseng |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 1.00 to 2.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Bloom Time | April |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Blue Cohosh care
Blue Cohosh and other Caulophyllum plants should be grown outdoo Plant the roots at a depth of 2.5cm into a moist, wood soil of pH 4.5 to 7
They should be spaced at about 30 to 40cm apart and grown in shady areas.
| Sunlight | Part shade to full shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | neutral to slightly acidic soils. |
| Temperature | 20 C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Blue Cohosh special feature
No serious insect or disease problems.
Blue Cohosh uses
Medicinal Use:
- The root is used to make medicine
- Blue cohosh is used for stimulating the uterus and starting labor; starting menstruation; stopping muscle spasms; as a laxative; and for treating colic, sore throat, cramps, hiccups, epilepsy, hysterics, inflammation of the uterus, and joint conditions