Condition
Treatment Support
uterine tonic
Application
tea, tincture
Beth Root
(Trillium erectum, T. spp.)
Also know as Trillium
Botanical Information
A small perennial wildflower of hardwood and mixed forests. The plant is usually under 12 inches high, has 3 rounded green or green and purple mottled leaves, with one large star-like 3-petaled purple or white flower.
Working with Beth Root
Part(s) Used
Rhizome
Herb Forms
Bulk herb for tea, tincture.
Beth root is used for vaginal infections, cramping, menorrhagia, and diarrhea. It is said to facilitate childbirth and regulate the menses. The astringent properties of beth root have made it useful for bleeding from the stomach or lungs and for excessive menstruation. Externally it is useful for wounds, sores, and varicose veins and as a douche for leucorrhea.
Beth Root has a taste of PUNGENT, BITTER and a temperature of WARM.
Cautions
Avoid during pregnancy. The rhizome is acrid and can cause irritation of the throat, stomach, and intestines in sensitive individuals, or when used excessively.
Conditions treated with Beth Root
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
astringent
Application
tea as a douche
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