Beth Root
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Botanical Name |
Trillium erectum |
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Family |
Liliaceae |
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Other Names |
Birthroot, wake robin |
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Description |
Rhizome: dull brown, sub conical 3-5cm long, 2-3cm diameter, often ringed. |
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Native to |
North America |
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Parts Used |
Rhizome, root |
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Harvesting |
Rhizome, root –late summer, early autumn |
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Actions |
Anti-haemorrhagic, astringent, expectorant |
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Constituents |
Steroidal saponins, steroidal glycosides, tannins, fixed oils. Saponin glycosides –trillin, trillarin, diosgenin, cryptogenin, nologenin |