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Unicorn Root is a flowering herb originally found in moist areas
east of the Mississippi river but also common in other southern
states. False Unicorn is commonly used to treat menstrual
abnormalities and other complications arising from imbalance of
female hormones including dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), other
irregularities of menstruation, and to prevent
miscarriages.
Many medical professionals also believe false
unicorn is effective in treating amenorrhea, morning sickness,
uterine prolapse, and many symptoms associated with menopause. In
addition, it may help improve low sex drive in some
women.
Steroidal saponins are the chemical substances within
false unicorn that are believed to provide false unicorn with its
medicinal effects. However, modern investigations have not confirmed
this, and no research exists about the medical applications of this
herb to date.
Dosage and
Administration
The most common form of false unicorn
supplementation is as a tincture. As tinture 1/2-1 teaspoon of false
unicorn is recommended three times daily. If taking the dried root,
take 1/4-1/2 teaspoon (1-2 grams) three times per
day.
Supporting
Literature
Mills SY. Out of the Earth: The
Essential Book of Herbal Medicine. Middlesex, UK: Viking Arkana,
1991, 520–522.
Newall CA and Anderson LA. Herbal Medicines: A
Guide for Health-Care Professionals. London: Pharmaceutical Press,
1996, 114-116.
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