blue cohosh
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of blue cohosh
An Americanism dating back to 1815–25
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The herb rue can cause organ injury, black cohosh has been associated with liver injuries, and blue cohosh can make people sick to their stomach, he said.
From Seattle Times
In addition to American ginseng, Felumlee cultivates goldenseal, black cohosh, blue cohosh, bloodroot, red trillium, and false unicorn under his trees’ canopy.
From Salon
I am also equally curious to know if anything eats the fruit of the red and white baneberry and the blue cohosh.
From Project Gutenberg
Combined with blue cohosh, it is very beneficial in amenorrhea, etc., as above stated.
From Project Gutenberg
Fluid extract of blue cohosh is a good medicine in this disease, especially if there is some rheumatism during the interval.
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