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herb

Trillium spp. (Trillium)

botanicals

definition

botanical name(s): Trillium erectum, T. pendulum, T. kamtschaticum, T. tschonoskii

synonyms: trillium, birthroot, wake robin, bethroot

part(s) used: rhizome

qualities:

affinities:

actions: astringent, antihemorrhagic and expectorant

dosage:

» powder: 0.5 - 1 g.

» tincture: 2 - 4 ml.

therapy:

» infusion: menorrhagia, hematuria; douche: leukorrhea

» poultice: varicose veins and other ulcers

AHPA Botanical Safety Rating: 2b

toxicity: 3; see saponin and cardiac glycoside toxidromes

» caution is advised during pregnancy; potential for stimulating uterine contractions

» saponins within the root may induce oral and gastrointestinal irritation; cardioactive side-effects resembling those of the digitalis glycosides may also occur (Spoerke, p. 32; Claus and Tyler)

» this plant is considered endangered and is protected by law

constituents: saponin glycosides, steroidal saponins, flavonol glycoside

footnotes

Spoerke, DG, Jr., 1980. Herbal Medications. Santa Barbara, CA: Woodbridge Press Publishing Company.

protected by law

constituents: saponin glycosides, steroidal saponins, flavonol glycoside

footnotes

Spoerke, DG, Jr., 1980. Herbal Medications. Santa Barbara, CA: Woodbridge Press Publishing Company.

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