Childbirth
Herbs
Blue Cohosh
( Caulophyllum thalictroides)
Other Names:: : Papoose root, Squaw root
Has been used in small doses over a period of time to induce labour. Can also be used in this way to induce delayed menstruation. During labour, strengthens contractions and eases the pain of childbirth. It's tonic action helps stimulate and relax the uterus; Helpful for relieving painful menstrual symptoms, cramps, and breast pain.
It stimulates uterine contractions so not for use during pregnancy or by women trying to get pregnant. Should be avoided during heavy menstrual bleeding as well. Careful and supervised use after due date to induce labour.
Energetics::
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Relaxing
Relax muscle cramps and spasms, relieving excess tension in the tisues. promotes easier flow and movement and can help increse deficient secretion.
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Properties::
Antispasmodic
Quick relief of pain and spasms, muscle and or gastrointestinal.
Emmenagogue
Regulates, induces normal menstruation
Oxytocic
Hastening or facilitating child birth
Uterine tonic
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Ailments::
Childbirth
Cramps
Menopause
Menstrual Cramps
Menstruation
Miscarriage
Parts::
No Parts Set
Associated with ::
Reproductive
Musculoskeletal