Botanical Index No. 1057

Unicorn Root

aletris farinosa

Medicinal Actions

Antiinflammatory, Carminative, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmenagogue, Estrogenic, Laxative, Narcotic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic, Colic

Primary Conditions Treated

Vermifuge Abortion Ague Amenorrhea Anasarca Anorexia Backache Bronchosis Chlorosis Constipation Cough Debility Diarrhea Dysentery Dysmenorrhea Dyspepsia Dysuria Enterosis Fever Gas Gastrosis Hysteria Inflammation Insomnia Jaundice Miscarriage Nervousness Neurosis Prolapse Pulmonosis Rheumatism Sore Stomachache Strangury Tuberculosis Uterosis Vaginosis Water Retention Womb Worm

General Dosage

1.5 g herb/100 ml water; 0.3–0.6 g powdered root; 0.3–1 ml liquid extract; 2–4 ml herb elixir.

Safety & Contraindications

Class 2d. Antagonizes some oxytocins. In Canada, it is not allowed as a nonmedicinal ingredient in oral-use products. None reported. “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages”. Though used for colic, “colicroot” may cause hypogastric colic.

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