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Blue Cohosh
Aka: Blue Cohosh, Caulophyllum thalictroides
- Current use
- Oxytocin-like agent used in Labor Augmentation
- Contraindications
- Hypertension
- Underlying Cardiovascular disease
- Mechanism
- Perennial plant growing in North America
- Member of Berberidaceae family
- Active ingredients
- Glycoside: Caulosaponin
- Alkaloid: Methylcysteine (nicotine-like compound)
- Increases Blood Pressure
- Stimulates uterine contractions
- Stimulates gastrointestinal motility
- Stimulates coronary Vasoconstriction
- Efficacy
- No studies supporting efficacy or safety