Beth root, c/s, wild crafted

Scientific Name: Trillium Pendulum - Liliaceae Family

AKA: Birthroot, coughroot, wakerobin, ground lily, nodding, pariswort, Indian balm, rattlesnake root, snakebite, jew's harp plant, milk ipecac, trillium, three-leaved nightshade, Indian shamrock, lamb's quarter

Parts Used: Rhizone - rootstock

Active Compounds: Volatile and fixed oils, saponin, tannic acid, glucoside, acid crystalline, resin, and starch.

Background: Bethroot is used by Native American Indians and aborigines during childbirth.

Applications: Antiseptic/Expectorant/Menstruation

Menstruation: Stops heavy flow of blood and bleeding associated with uterine fibroids. Sometimes helps when patients are coughing up blood but is widely used in childbirth situations when blood loss is heavy or as a douche for yeast infections.

Antiseptic: Used as a salve to treat insect bites.

Expectorant: Aids in bronchial problems and in those hemorrhaging from the lung, or suffering from pulmonary consumption. Also used to relieve diarrhea.

Description:
Bethroot is a perennial plant that grows to heights of 15-16 inches, Bethroot is native to North America and grows best in shady wooded areas with rich soil. The stem grows from a tube-like root that sprouts three leaves, from which one odiferous whitish-yellow flower blooms sometime in May or June.

Dosage:
Tincture: Use 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon.

Decoction: Take 1 tsp root with 1 cup milk or water before bed, not exceeding 2 cups daily.

Safety:
Do not take Bethroot when pregnant unless under a doctor's care.

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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.