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Herbology 101 - Herbal Remedies and Herb Information

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Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides): In the same family as the Barberry, this plant is also known as Papoose Root. A perennial that can reach almost a metre high, it is a colourful plant with a purplish stem and greenish, yellow and purple flowers. The root decoction is taken as a tea, usually by pregnant women late in the pregnancy, right before birth. It is considered a uterine tonic.

Used for:

Promotes menstruation
Labour (Pregnancy)

Lore:

First Nations Chippewas used it as a form of birth control, whereas other tribes used it to help ease labour.

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