without first talking to your doctor or health care provider if you
have stomach or intestinal problems or
. Blue cohosh may aggravate these
conditions.
Do not take blue cohosh without first talking to your doctor or health
care provider if you are pregnant or could become pregnant. It is not known whether blue cohosh will
harm an unborn baby. Blue cohosh may affect the menstrual cycle and may cause uterine contractions
that could result in miscarriage or premature labor.
Blue cohosh has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential
risks and/or advantages of blue cohosh may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated
manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health
supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health
supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
What is blue cohosh?
The use of blue cohosh in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by
current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary
health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of
herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care
providers involved may be advantageous.
Blue cohosh is also known as Caulophyllum thalictroides, blue ginseng, papoose root, yellow
ginseng, blueberry root, and beech drops.
Blue cohosh has been used to stimulate menstrual flow, to induce labor, and for rheumatism,
cramps, and epilepsy.
Blue cohosh has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential
risks and/or advantages of blue cohosh may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated
manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health
supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health
supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
Blue cohosh may also have uses other than those listed in this medication guide.
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