Blue cohosh is used by native Americans as a tonic to stimulate uterine and treat gynecologic disorders, such as menstrual pain, irregular periods, uterine weakness, and uterine prolapse, etc.
Blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) is well known as a remedy for women who suffer from painful menstrual cramps. Blue cohosh is used as an emmenagogue to stimulate menstrual flow, promote blood circulation in the pelvis, therefore can help relieve irregular menstruation, difficult and painful periods.
Blue cohosh is traditionally used as a uterine stimulant to improves uterine muscle tone, treat uterine weakness. Blue cohosh can help treat uterine prolapse, and it may help the uterus shrink back to its normal condition after childbirth.
How to use blue cohosh
Blue cohosh tea. You can use dried herb to make a tea:
– Put a teaspoon of dried herb in a cup
– Pour boiling water over it
– Steep for 5-10 minutes
– Drink it, 2-3 times a day
Blue cohosh as a supplement is sold in forms of liquid extract, powder, capsules, tablets, syrup, and tea. You may find it in a health food store. Follow the instructions of the product on how to take it.
Please note, if you have bleeding problem, or are pregnant, you should not use blue cohosh. You should seek professional advice before using blue cohosh for a treatment.
Read more information about natural remedies for menstruation.
