Caulophyflum, thafictroides

Common name(S) Blue cohosh, blueberry root, papoose root, squaw root, blue ginseng, yellow ginseng.

Toxin(s)    Saponins, N-methycytisine, which is a nicotine-
like alkaloid.

Toxic part(S) Berries and roots.

Signs Usually limited to gastroenteritis.

Treatment Rarely necessary; fluid replacement for excessive losses.