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Induction Of Labor
Published in Vincenzo Berghella, Obstetric Evidence Based Guidelines, 2022
There is insufficient evidence to recommend the use of homeopathy (e.g. with Caulophyllum) as a method of induction. No benefits were seen in the two small, poor-quality trials [117].
The Americas
Published in Michael J. O’Dowd, The History of Medications for Women, 2020
Caulophyllum thalictroides, or blue cohosh, is found in the rich moist woods of eastern North America. Its common name ‘cohosh’ is of Algonquin origin. Its alternative names of ‘squaw root’ and ‘papoose root’ illustrate its importance in native American Indian reproductive medicine (Bown, 1995). The plant was used to promote menstruation, to hasten childbirth, and also as a contraceptive, and was official in the US Pharmacopoeia from 1882 to 1905 (Weiner, 1980). It contains steroidal saponins, resins and the active alkaloids, caulophylline, laburnine and magnoflorine (Chevallier, 1996). Blue cohosh remains popular and is still used by herbalists and as an over-the-counter medicine for gynecological conditions.
Nutraceuticals Impacting Uterine Growth, Gestational Age and Mortality Rate
Published in Priyanka Bhatt, Maryam Sadat Miraghajani, Sarvadaman Pathak, Yashwant Pathak, Nutraceuticals for Prenatal, Maternal and Offspring’s Nutritional Health, 2019
Shrushti Patil, Natalia Mercado, Yashwant Pathak, Priyanka Bhatt
Blue cohosh or Caulophyllum thalictroides is a small perennial plant that grows mostly in the northeast of American. Native American women were the first to begin brewing the roots as tea, in order to curb the pain associated with menstrual cramps and childbirth (Dugoua et al. 2008). Traditionally, expectant mothers consume blue cohosh with a combination of herbal medicines such as squaw vine, raspberry, black cohosh, and false unicorn, especially during their third trimester called mother’s cordial or partus preparatus. Approximately 64% of the certified nurse midwives in 1999 claimed to use blue cohosh during labor preparation. Even in modern times, in countries like the United States, blue cohosh is frequently utilized as a labor inducer to aid the process of childbirth and make it quick as well as painless for the mother (Dugoua et al. 2008).
Intestinal epithelial damage due to herbal compounds – an in vitro study
Published in Drug and Chemical Toxicology, 2023
Susan M. Britza, Ian F. Musgrave, Rachael Farrington, Roger W. Byard
Other toxic effects of herbs may involve the cardiovascular system with hypertension, arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, and strokes being reported in association with the use of Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra (L.)), Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica Stapf) and Blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx). Aristochia may cause renal failure, the Sabah plant (Sauropus androgynous (L.) Merr) may cause chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Kelp (bladder wrack or Fucus vesiculosus (L.)) may cause endocrine disturbances and Jimson weed (Datura stramonium (L.)) has caused seizures (Tovar and Petzel 2009).