False Unicorn Root, Dried
(also referred to as...)
Helionas, Blazing Star
Latin Name: Chamaelirium luteum
Family: Liliaceae
Description
False unicorn root is a perennial growing one to three feet tall in moist soil. The small greenish-white flowers are in bloom during May and June. The plant has a bitter taste and faint smell. This plant is native to North America and was introduced by Native Americans.
Ailments / Situations Where Used
This plant is one of our greatest tonics to the generative systems of both males and females. It is most useful to the female reproductive system, as it strengthens and tones. False unicorn root is used in absent, or painful periods, weakness, endometriosis, leuccorhea, morning sickness, and threatened miscarriage. It is especially useful in inflammation of the Fallopian tubes, vaginitis, and pruritus.
This plant contains precursors of female hormones and helps normalize liver function. It is used in symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, heavy, bloated feeling, depression, headache, and helps maintain proper fluid balance. Taken daily, it can help restart the system after many years of contraceptive use.
False unicorn root is a tonic to the entire genito-urinary tract and can help treat dyspepsia, anorexia, atony of sexual organs, and pain in the lumbosacral area. It helps spermatorrhea in males. The plant can also be used against intestinal worms and parasites.
Source
Root
Preparations
Decoction: Bring three teaspoons of root and three cups of water to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Let cool, strain, and divide into three doses for the day.
Tincture: Take 20 to 30 drops of tincture three times daily.
Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings
There are no known contraindication.
Larger doses may cause vomiting.
Ailment / Situation Listing
| Absent Or Painful Menstruation | Anorexia | Dyspepsia |
| Endometriosis | Hormone Regulation | Inflamed Fallopian Tubes |
| Intestinal Worms | Leuccorhoea | Menopausal Symptoms |
| Morning Sickness | Pain In The Lumbosacral Area | Parasites |
| Pruritus | Spermattorhoea | Threatened Miscarriage |
| Tonic To Generative Organs | Vaginitis | Weakness |
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