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False Unicorn Root Chamaelireum luteum
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Chamaelireum luteum
Common Names
False Unicorn Root ,
Botanical Name
Chamaelireum luteum
Family
LILIACEAE Lily Family
False Unicorn Root Medicinal Properties & Benefits
phytoestrogen* Antiparasite*
Parts Used: root
Constituents:Calcium oxalate, diosgenin, and helonin
A treasured woman's botanical, false unicorn root's gently curved root, which resembles a unicorn's horn may be the source of its most common name. Used by Native American women to deter miscarriage, it is still widely used to treat a variety of problems unique to the female reproductive system. The root contains steroidal saponins which are precursors of estrogen.Steroidal saponin-containing herbs may normalize the luteal phase in women, making them useful for infertility which is associated with failure to ovulate.
False Unicorn Root Remedies
Prep Methods :One-half to 1 teaspoon of liquid extract, or 1 to 2 grams of the root in a tea, up to 3 cups per day, 1 teaspoon of root tincture, 3 times per day
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referencesFalse Unicorn Root Medicinal Uses
Amenorrhea * Female Tonics *
Female Tonic, Infertility
Of the greatest value in female disorders of the reproductive organs. The indication for its use is a dragging sensation in the extreme lower abdomen. It is useful in impotence, as a tonic in genito-urinary weakness or irritability, for liver and kidney diseases. Especially in diseases due to poor action of the liver and not to weakness of the heart or circulation. 1310

(M.Grieve )

Encourage menstruation
False unicorn root is a time-honored remedy for a whole panoply of uterine and menstrual problems. It may, in fact, help encourage menstruation 706

(Duke, James A, Ph.D. )

Morning sickness, infertility
Beneficial effects on the female reproductive system include uterine tonic, to prevent miscarriage, to curb morning sickness. folklore reputation as a treatment for infertility in both men and women 733

(Gladstar, Rosemary )

Side Effects:
May cause nausea or vomiting in large doses. Consult a qualified herbalist or naturopath if you are pregnant.
Plant Description
The herb is found principally in moist environments in northeastern North America, as far south as Florida and west to Illinois.
Folklore, Myths and Legends
folkloreThe long trailing roots of False Unicorn root, so the legend goes, possessed not only extremely beneficial healing properties, but extraordinary magic. This so angered the Devil, that he bit off all the roots, his rage so powerful that to this day the roots have not been able to grow back. But the remaining stub is still imbued with good medicine, and every spring it is able to put forth the tall spike of beautiful blazing-star blossoms as a reminder that the power of goodness can always avert the forces of evil.

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