Blue Cohosh – Caulophyllum Thalictroides: Edible & Medicinal Uses of the Woman’s Ally of Wild Plants
Blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) is similar to its name twin black cohosh, but from a whole other genus of plants. They aren’t look-a-likes, but their medicinal uses are similar. “Cohosh” is from an Algonquin word related to pregnancy/women. Both cohoshes are species at risk of overharvest. Presently, motherwort is a more sustainable choice as a …
