(also referred to as...)
Birth Root, Wake-Robin
Latin Name: Trillium pendulum, T. erectum
Family: Liliaceae
Description
Beth root is native to North America and can be found in moist and shady forest areas. The plant's white flowers are in bloom during the months of May and June. This is another great medicinal introduced by the North American Indians.
Ailments / Situations Where Used
This plant has long been used by many native tribes as an aid to easy childbirth and to stop post-partum haemmorhage. Beth root's strong astringent properties make the plant very useful in diarrhea, dysentery, and gastro-intestinal bleeding. It is used quite favourably in bleeding of the lungs, kidneys, bladder, and in uterine fibroids. A vaginal injection or douche, using the decoction, is given for leuccorhea or profuse menstruation. Beth root makes an ideal uterine astringent for excessive blood loss during or between periods and helps in blood loss during menopause.
Steroidal saponins found in the plant, notably diosgenin, has a close relationship to human sex hormones, cortisone, vitamin D, and cardiac glycosides. Saponins have a normalizing effect on the sex hormones and beth root has been known to strengthen the female constitution. Beth root contains mild expectorating properties that help in clearing the bronchioles by removing excess mucous. This plant is used externally on ulcers, cuts, and wounds. It makes a good antiseptic poultice.
Source
Root.
Preparations
Infusion: Pour one cup water over one teaspoon root and bring to a boil. Simmer 10 minutes, cool, strain, and enjoy. Take when needed, up to three to four cups daily.
Tincture: Take 20 to 30 drops of tincture three times daily.
Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings
Contraindicated during pregnancy.
Ailment / Situation Listing
| Asthma | Bleeding Of Lungs, Kidneys, Or Bladder | Blood Loss |
| Bronchitis | Cuts and Scrapes | Diarrhea |
| Dysentery | Ease Childbirth | Gastro-intestinal Bleeding |
| Leuccorhea | Normalize Sex Hormones | Post-partum Heamorrhage |
| Profuse Menstruation | Ulcers | Uterine Fibroids |
| Wounds | | |
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