Caulophyllum thalictroides, also known as blue cohosh, is a perennial herb that can grow from 10-15 cm (4-6 in) tall. It grows from a woody underground root. It is native to Eurasia and eastern North America, where it is found along roadsides. Blue cohosh is known to be toxic to animals. It contains a number of toxic substances, including lupin alkaloids (quinolizidine alkaloids), N-methylcytosine (nicotinic alkaloid), and saponins.
What is Blue cohosh?
Blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides), also known as false sarsaparilla, is a perennial plant, native to North America, that is used in traditional and homeopathic medicine to treat bladder and urinary tract disorders, depression, arthritis, menstrual cramps, muscle spasms, and as a diuretic.