Suggested Dosing
Dried rhizome & roots: 1-2 g decocted in a cup of water PO TID
Liquid Extract (1:1 in 45% alcohol) 1-2 mL TID
Tincture (1:5 in 45% alcohol): 2-5 mL TID
Capsules: comes in different strengths, follow mfr's instructions
Suggested Uses
Amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, threatened miscarriage due to uterine atony, vomiting in pregnancy, intestinal worms
Adverse Effects
None reported
Warnings
Contraindications
May be advisable to avoid in pregnancy & breastfeeding or used only under physician's supervision
Cautions
Sometimes confused with Aletris farinosa, or true unicorn root
High doses may cause nausea & vomiting
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: not known, consult physician
Lactation: not known, consult physician
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Metabolism: N/A
Excretion: N/A
Mechanism of Action
Contains steroidal saponins, incl chaemelirin
Efficacy: unconfirmed
