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Caulophyllum robustum
Papoose root
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Latin Name: Caulophyllum robustum
Common Name: Papoose root
Family: Berberidaceae(Click to Search)
Author: Maxim.
Known Hazards: Some caution is advised, the following note relates to another member of this genus but could have revelance to this species.
This plant should not be used during pregnancy prior to the commencement of labour[165].
Habitat: Woods in mountains all over Japan[58].
Mature Height: 0.3
Habit: Perennial
Medicinal Uses: This herb is said to have similar medicinal properties to C. thalictroides[254]. These are:-
Papoose root is a traditional herb of the North American Indians and was used extensively by them to facilitate child birth[207]. Modern herbalists still consider it to be a woman's herb and it is commonly used to treat various gynaecological conditions[254]. An acrid, bitter, warming herb, it stimulates the uterus, reduces inflammation, expels intestinal worms and has diuretic effects[238].
The root is anthelmintic, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, oxytoxic and sedative[4, 21, 46, 165, 207]. An infusion of the root in warm water is taken for about 2 weeks before the expected birth date in order to ease the birth[207, 213]. This infusion can also be used as an emmenagogue and a uterine stimulant[213]. Papoose root should therefore be used with some caution by women who are in an earlier stage of pregnancy since it can induce a miscarriage or early delivery[222]. The plant is also taken internally in the treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease, rheumatism and gout[238]. It should not be prescribed for people with hypertension and heart diseases[238]. Any use of this plant is best under the supervision of a qualified practitioner[238].
The roots are normally harvested in the autumn, because they are at their richest at this time[213], and are dried for later use.
The root is harvested in early spring as new growth is beginning and is used to make a homeopathic remedy[232]. It is used especially in childbirth and in some forms of rheumatism[232].
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