| Blue Cohosh |
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Caulophyllum thalictroides
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| Uses: Medicinal/Poisonous! |
Duration: Perennial (hardy in zones 3-9) |
| When to Sow: Late Summer/Early Fall |
Ease of Germination: Difficult/Special Treatment Required |
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Much esteemed by the Amerindians to aid labour, check excessive menstruation, and treat abdominal and urinary problems. Has potential as a contraceptive on account of its estrogenic properties.
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