Blue Cohosh Root

Blue cohosh contains the following vital mineral elements: potassium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, salts of potash, calcium, iron and silicon. Stimulant (diffusive, relaxant), nervine (sedative), antispasmodic, parturient, emmenagogue, tonic, diaphoretic (sudorific), diuretic, anthelmintic, demulcent, anti rheumatic.  The round, simple, erect, 3 foot stem grows from a knotty rootstock and halfway up it bears a large sessile, tri-pinnate leaf, The leaflets are oval, petioled and irregularly lobed. The 6-petaled yellow-green flowers are borne in a raceme or panicle. The fruit is a pea-sized, dark blue berry borne on a fleshy stalk. Found throughout eastern and central U.S. in rich woods. UPC: 084783001201. Origin(s): United States. Latin Name(s): Caulophyllum thalictroides. Also known as: Papoose Root, Squawroot, Blue Ginseng, Yellow Ginseng. Plant Part(s) Used: Root. Appearance: Tan to light brown, fibrous & woody. Aroma: Without noticeable scent. Taste: Bitter, sweet with acrid a