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False Unicorn

Botanical name: Chamaelirium luteum

Actions: Anthelmintic (vermifuge), cellular proliferant, diuretic, emetic (high doses), emmenagogue, oxytocic, sialagogue (fresh), stimulating, tonic, uterine tonic

Parts used : Dried rhizome and roots

False unicorn is native to Mississippi and continues to grow primarily in the southern part of the United States. The roots of false unicorn are most commonly used in herbal medicine.

Medical uses and benefits of False Unicorn

• One of nature's top tonics, especially for the male and female reproductive organs and glands.
• Strengthens the endocrine glands.
• Use in prolapsed conditions of the intestines, uterus, hemorrhoids, veins, etc.
• It revitalizes and regenerates tissue, especially the reproductive tissues.
• Increases the ability of conception.
• Strengthens the mucous membranes, especially the genital-urinary tissues.
• Use for diabetes.
• Use for ovarian, uterine or prostate weakness or conditions.
• Helps prevent miscarriages.
• Use for sterility problems.
• Use for relaxed vagina.

Cautions

• In very high doses, false unicorn root can induce nausea and vomiting. Be careful not to exceed recommended dosages.
• It remains to be determined whether false unicorn root is safe to take during pregnancy and while breast-feeding. Because of this lack of safety data, it's probably wise for women in these situations to avoid it.