caulophyllum Definition
- 1any of several plants of the genus Caulophyllum, native to eastern North America and Asia, having blue or greenish flowers and large leaves
- 2the dried rhizome and roots of the blue cohosh, used in herbal medicine as an emmenagogue and to induce labor
Phrases with caulophyllum
a plant of the barberry family, native to eastern North America, whose dried root is used in herbal medicine to induce labor and menstruation
Example
The midwife recommended blue cohosh to help induce labor.
a substance that stimulates or increases menstrual flow
Example
Caulophyllum is often used as an emmenagogue in traditional medicine.
Example
Caulophyllum is a common ingredient in herbal medicine.
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Summary: caulophyllum in Brief
Caulophyllum [kaw-luh-fil-uhm] refers to a genus of plants native to eastern North America and Asia. It includes plants with blue or greenish flowers and large leaves. The dried rhizome and roots of the blue cohosh are used in herbal medicine as an emmenagogue and to induce labor.
