Botanical Index No. 404

False Unicorn Root, Devil’s Bit

chamaelirium luteum

Medicinal Actions

Climacteric, Colic

Primary Conditions Treated

Albuminuria Amenorrhea Anemia Anorexia Backache Cervicosis Childbirth Constipation Cystosis Debility Dysmenorrhea Dyspepsia Endometriosis Fever Hepatosis Infertility Leukorrhea Menopause Menorrhagia Metritis Miscarriage Morning Sickness Nephrosis Neurasthenia Pain Parturition Pregnancy Prolapse Prostatosis Spermatorrhea Uterosis Water Retention Worm

General Dosage

2–4 ml liquid root extract; 1–2 g root as tea 3 ×/day; 1–2 ml liquid root extract 3 ×/day; 2–5 ml root tincture 3 ×/day.

Safety & Contraindications

Class 2b. Emmen-agogue, GI irritant, and uterotonic. “Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages”. Overdosage with saponins can cause gastric distress. Large doses may cause nausea and vomiting. Avoid during pregnancy. Canadian regulations do not allow it as an ingredient in oral use products.

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