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Birthroot (Bethroot)
Birthroot (Bethroot)
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BASIC INFORMATIONBiological name (genus and species):
Trillium erectum, T. pendulum
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Various parts of the entire plant, frequently differing by
country and/or culture
Chemicals this herb contains:
Resin (See Glossary)
Saponin (See Glossary)
Starch
Tannins (See Glossary)
Volatile oils (See Glossary)
KNOWN EFFECTS
Irritates mucous membranes.
Miscellaneous information:
Name BIRTHROOT resulted from pioneers using this herb to
stop bleeding after childbirth.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Is used as an aphrodisiac by Indians in southeastern United
States.
Treats gastrointestinal upsets.
Decreases heartbeat irregularities.
Controls skin infections.
Stops excessive bleeding.
Treats menstrual irregularity or increased menstrual
frequency.
Shrinks tissues.
Prevents secretion of fluids.
Decreases thickness and increases fluidity of mucus from lungs
and bronchial tubes.
Is used as an astringent poultice.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin,
laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals,
amino acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Problems in pregnant women taking small or usual amounts have
not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't
use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Breast-feeding:
Problems in breast-fed infants of lactating mothers taking
small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of
problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
No contraindications if you are not pregnant and do not take
amounts larger than manufacturer's recommended dosage.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
references.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
None expected
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From Complete Guide to Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements by H. Winter Griffith, M.D. Copyright by Putnam Publishing
Group. Electronic rights by Medical Data Exchange.
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