Berberidaceae Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx.
Blue Cohosh
Iroquois - Drug, Antirheumatic (Internal)
Use documented by:
Herrick, James William, 1977, Iroquois Medical Botany, State University of New York, Albany, PhD Thesis, page 333
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Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx.
Scientific name: Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx.
USDA symbol: CATH2 (
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Common names: Blue Cohosh
Family: Berberidaceae
Family (APG): Berberidaceae
Native American Tribe: Iroquois
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (Internal)
Notes: Compound decoction taken for rheumatism.
RECRD: 83584 id: 8569