07.24.12
The American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP) has released its quality control standards and therapeutic compendium for the botanical dietary supplement ingredients blue cohosh root and rhizome (Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.)
Michx. and C. giganteum (Farw.) Loconte & W. H. Blackw.). The AHP monograph establishes standards for assuring authenticity, purity and quality control, while the accompanying AHP Therapeutic Compendium provides a complete and critical review of the pharmacological and safety data currently available. New entries include blue cohosh, a controversial botanical used to help to facilitate normal and efficient childbirth; and recognition of a second North American Caulophyllum species, C. giganteum for the first time.
For further information: www.herbal-ahp.org
Michx. and C. giganteum (Farw.) Loconte & W. H. Blackw.). The AHP monograph establishes standards for assuring authenticity, purity and quality control, while the accompanying AHP Therapeutic Compendium provides a complete and critical review of the pharmacological and safety data currently available. New entries include blue cohosh, a controversial botanical used to help to facilitate normal and efficient childbirth; and recognition of a second North American Caulophyllum species, C. giganteum for the first time.
For further information: www.herbal-ahp.org