Blue Cohosh & Black Cohosh

                            

Early Blue Cohosh 

Caulophyllum Giganteumfound in the forest in Essex, Vermont. Blue cohosh was used  as a medicinal herb by several native American tribes. It is primarily used for ailments related to women’s health, especially during labor and birth.

NOTE: The berries are poisonous. 

Blue Cohosh Fruiting

Berry-like seed, that ripens to a deep blue. The fruit is poisonous.

Black Cohosh Flowers

Also known as black snakeroot,  is a tall, white flowered plant that is common in the woodlands of the Lake Ontario region all the way down to Georgia. The word “cohosh” comes from the Algonquin term for “rough”, which is a reference to the plant’s gnarled root structure. The root or rhizome is the medicinal part of this herb.

Black cohosh has been a remedy in women’s health for centuries. It is used to treat issues with menstruation and menopause like menstrual cramps, sooth hot flashes, and alleviate post-menopausal depression. It’s a hormone balancer. It’s been used for snake bites, bee stings, skin issues, throat and lung problems, backaches, arthritis, and rheumatism. 

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My blog is meant to inform and I strive to be totally accurate. It is solely up to the reader to ensure proper plant identification. Some wild plants are poisonous or can have serious adverse health effects.