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Blue CohoshAka: Caulophyllum thalictroides

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  1. Current use
    1. Oxytocin-like agent used in Labor Augmentation
  2. Contraindications
    1. Hypertension
    2. Underlying Cardiovascular disease
  3. Mechanism
    1. Perennial plant growing in North America
      1. Member of Berberidaceae family
    2. Active ingredients
      1. Glycoside: Caulosaponin
      2. Alkaloid: Methylcysteine (nicotine-like compound)
        1. Increases Blood Pressure
        2. Stimulates uterine contractions
        3. Stimulates gastrointestinal motility
        4. Stimulates coronary vasoconstriction
  4. Efficacy
    1. No studies supporting efficacy or safety

Caulophyllum thalictroides (C0330273)

Definition (MSH)Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx.
ConceptsPlant (T002)
MSHD028145
EnglishBlue cohosh, Caulophyllum thalictroides, papooseroot
Parent ConceptsCaulophyllum (plant) (C0330272)
SourcesMSH, MTH, NCBI, SCTSPA, SNOMEDCT
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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