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Caulophyllum

Caulophyllum

9.9
A plant from North America and Asia called blue cohosh with roots used in medicine
  • noun
  • /kɔːləˈfɪləm/
  • Specialized
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  • The roots of Caulophyllum have been used in herbal medicine for centuries.

Examples

  • Herbalists sometimes recommend Caulophyllum as a traditional remedy.

  • The Caulophyllum plant thrives in shaded areas.

  • Caulophyllum flowers bloom in early spring in the forests of North America.

  • Many herbalists use Caulophyllum for its medicinal properties.

  • The roots of Caulophyllum are highly valued in herbal medicine for their medicinal properties.

  • Herbalists often use Caulophyllum to prepare herbal remedies for various ailments.

  • In traditional practices, Caulophyllum is recognized for its effectiveness in treating female reproductive issues.

Synonyms

blue cohosh
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  • US
9.9

A tall plant with blue berries and thick roots once used as medicine

emphasizes current medicinal value of its roots rather than past use

Compounds

Caulophyllum thalictrioides
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall woodland plant with blue berries and a thick root once used in medicine

Caulophyllum thalictroides
  • Specialized
9.9

Tall forest herb with blue berries and thick roots once used in traditional medicine

Surface Forms

Caulophyllum singular
Caulophyllums plural

Etymology

Caulophyllum comes from Greek parts caulo- meaning 'stem' and -phyllum meaning 'leaf', the same idea you find in chlorophyll, which means 'green leaf'. So the name literally says 'stem-leaf' and fits this blue cohosh herb that has big leaves on a stem and is used in medicine for its roots.