False Unicorn Root, Chamaelirium luteum

stops bleeding in skin wounds. You can also use the tea as an external wash. Arthritis: To relieve arthritic pain and to reduce swelling in the joints, mix the dried powdered root with water to make a thick paste. Rub the paste on the affected joint. It acts as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory to help heal the joint. Taking an internal decoction of False Solomon’s Seal leaves also soothes arthritic joints. Harvesting: Harvest leaves, stems and berries by plucking them from the plant whenever they are available. Use only healthy leaves. Dig the rhizomes in autumn and slice them before drying for future us

False unicorn root is a similar plant to true unicorn root (also in this book) and has many of the same uses. The two plants are different with different dosages. It is in the Melanthiaceae (Bunchflower) Family. False unicorn root is also known as fairywant, helionas root, eratrum luteum, blazing star root, devil’s bit, and starwort. The name varies with location. This herb grows in swampy areas east of the Mississippi River and in the southern states. In recent years, it has become hard to find and is possibly facing extinction. Take only the plants you need and replant it whenever possible. Identification: False unicorn root grows low to the ground with stems 1 to 3 feet (0.3 to 0.9meters) long. Stems are smooth and angular and alternate leaves grow in a whorl at the base of the plant. The whorl consists of six leaves, each 3 to 6 inches (7.5 cm to 15 cm) long. The flowers are greenish-white, purple or lavender, formed into a dense terminal and appearing from May to June. The flowers are either male or female, with one sex per plant. The flower stalk of the female plant grows to be approximately 4 feet (1.2meters) tall. Fine, wiry pale roots grow from a bulbous rhizome. Medicinal Use: False unicorn root can be taken as a tea, tincture, and dried root. Its uses are similar to those of True Unicorn Root, but the dosages are different. Appropriate dosage for False Unicorn is 1 cup of tea, three times daily, or 2 to 4 ml of tincture three times a day, or 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of dried, powdered root, three times daily. The Female Reproductive System: False Unicorn Root is one of the best tonics for the reproductive system and is equally beneficial for women and men. It regulates the female reproductive system and balances hormones, encouraging normal function and a regular menstrual cycle. It is used to treat missed menstrual periods and to relieve symptoms of menopause. It improves fertility and low sex drive in women. Do not use during pregnancy.

False Unicorn for Men: The hormonal balancing effects extend to men also, and many men report that it is useful in improving the symptoms of erectile dysfunction. For impotence, nocturnal emissions, and erectile dysfunction, the standard dose is 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of dried, powdered root, three times daily. Sexually Transmitted Diseases: False Unicorn is used to treat gonorrhea and other STDs via a vaginal douche. Men can wash with the tea and take the powdered root orally.

Chronic Pelvic Inflammation and Vaginal

Infections: False unicorn root combined with Echinacea angustifolia can treat chronic pelvic inflammation. It is used internally as well as externally as a douche to treat vaginal infections with good results. Sore Throats: False Unicorn Root Tea treats a sore throat. Gargle with the tea hourly when a sore throat is present, though feedback is that you don’t really need it that often. The gargle relieves the pain almost