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| Name: False Unicorn |
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| Biological Name:Chamaelirium luteum | ||
| Common Names: Helonias, Starwort, Blazing Star, Fairywand, Devil's Bit, Studflower. | ||
Origin: False Unicorn is an herb which is native to North America East of the Mississippi which is collected in the month of September after flowering. The root is harvested in autumn and grows in low moist ground. It has also been classified by the United Plant Savers organization as an ‘at risk plant’. Inno-Vita buys False Unicorn that is cultivated, not harvested from the wild. |
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| Description: This herbaceous perennial is 30-100cm high with a smooth, angular stem and alternating narrow leaves at the base and form a whorl. There are small round green/white flowers in a dense conical bulbous rhizome. This pointed shape rhizome lends to the herbs name while resembling a horn. |
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| Inno-Vita Parts Used: Rhizome, root. | ||
| Uses: The Native Americans used false unicorn root for disorders of the female reproductive organs and is considered to be very effective as a restorative tonic after birth. It was often used to prevent miscarriage and has a reputation for improving hormonal adjustment problems while improving. In the modern day, False Unicorn has also been used for those women who have been using birth control pills as well as helping heal physical and emotional wounds from sexual abuse, or following menopause or after hysterectomy. Research indicates that False Unicorn has a normalizing effect upon the ovaries by improving their secretory responses and cyclical functions. Other qualities include benefits to the appetite, digestion, lessening the effects of morning sickness. False Unicorn has equal benefits for men and is useful in the treatment of impotence. Chemical Constituents: Chamaelirin and helonin (glucosides), steroidal saponins (up to 9%), diosgenin, oleoresin. |
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| Inno-Vita Formulas: Fem-Affirm, Pituiten. | ||
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Rhizome |
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