Condition
Treatment Support
uterine tonic
Application
tea, tincture, capsule
False Unicorn
(Chamaelireum luteum)
Also know as Blazing star
Botanical Information
A one to four feet erect plant of wet places of the eastern U.S. with basal leaves and long, slender spikes of small cream-colored flowers.
Working with False Unicorn
Part(s) Used
Rhizome
Herb Forms
Tincture, bulk herb.
False unicorn root is an excellent female tonic–an ovarian adaptogen–which can be taken long-term in small doses (20-30 drops 2-3 x daily) and is used for painful menstruation, amenorrhea, threatened abortion, and morning sickness. It is also indicated for leukorrea and uterine prolapse as well as being valuable during menopause. False unicorn root can be helpful for low sex drive associated with congested energy and blood in the sexual organs. It may be useful for poor appetite and for bladder conditions, such as frequent urination (especially during the night), due to pelvic congestion.
False Unicorn has a taste of BITTER, ACRID and a temperature of WARM.
Cautions
Avoid during pregnancy. May cause gastrointestinal irritation in large doses.
Conditions treated with False Unicorn
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
emmenagogue; hormone regulator
Application
tincture, tea
Condition
Treatment Support
astringent
Application
tincture
Condition
Treatment Support
female tonic
Application
tincture, capsule, tea
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