Berberidaceae Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx.

Blue Cohosh

Cherokee - Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 30

View all documented uses for Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx.

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Scientific name: Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx.
USDA symbol: CATH2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Blue Cohosh
Family: Berberidaceae
Family (APG): Berberidaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (Internal)
Notes: Root used for rheumatism.

RECRD: 83568 id: 8555

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