Blue Cohosh

This plant has yellow-green flowers, blue berry-like fruits, and bluish-purple foliage. It has been used medicinally for ages, especially to induce labor. Although, the safety of this plant is seriously questioned and it is not generally regarded as a safe supplement.

Blue cohosh has effects similar to the hormone estrogen. It also narrows the vessels that carry blood to the heart, which can decrease oxygen in the heart.

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Ferdy Christant

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Stunning color, stunning capture! Posted 7 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks Ferdy! I'd love to catch it in bloom! Posted 7 years ago

Ruth Spigelman

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Fascinating potential effects on the body. Really very special appearance and beautifully presented here. Posted 6 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks Ruth :) Posted 6 years ago

Calbost Niel

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Beautiful Christine Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks Niel! Posted 3 years ago

Flavio

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Beautiful shot and flower Christine ;-) Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks! Posted 3 years ago

The Blue cohosh

''Caulophyllum thalictroides'', the 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.

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Similar species: Ranunculales

Species identified by Christine Young