Saturday, May 14, 2011

Bethroot Trillium Erectum Medicinal Benefits

bethroot benefits

Bethroot Trillium Erectum was originally called birthroot and was used by American Indians to control bleeding after childbirth and for soothing the sore nipples of nursing mothers. Bethroot is native to north-eastern North America and the Himalayan region of Asia. The parts of Bethroot Trillium Erectum are rhizomes which are dried for use in decoctions and extracts.

Medicinal Benefits of Bethroot Trillium Erectum

  • A poultice of bethroot Trillium Erectum is applied to the skin to treat skin diseases.
  • The root are boiled and the infusion taken for diarrhoea and dysentery. Traditional the roots were boiled in milk and not water.
  • Bethroot Trillium Erectum is an antiseptic, astringent herb and is traditionally helpful to the female reproductive system to control bleeding. 

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