Nutritional Supplement
Blue Cohosh
Parts Used & Where Grown
Blue cohosh grows throughout North America. The roots of this flower are used medicinally. Blue cohosh is not related to black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa). However, both herbs are primarily used to treat women’s health problems.
How It Works
A saponin from blue cohosh called caulosaponin is believed to stimulate uterine contractions.1 Several other alkaloids may be active in this herb. However, current research about the active constituents of blue cohosh is insufficient.