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
Needs consistently moist soils that do not dry out.Plants may be grown from seed, but usually will not flower until the third or fourth year.Can spread very slowly by rhizomes over time to form colonies.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