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Beth root

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Birth root
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Trillium erectum

Description: Beth root is a perennial plant native to east of North America. It is from melanthiaceae (liliaceae) family. Its dried rhizome and root is used medicinally. Do not consume beth root leaves.

Oral Uses

  • Labor RatingRatingRating

    Beth root helps to initiate and stimulate labor. Take beth root daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label.

  • Asthma RatingRating

    Beth root is a antispasmodic; alleviates symptoms. Take beth root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Bronchitis RatingRating

    Beth root is an expectorant; loosens the mucus; alleviates symptoms. Take beth root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Diarrhea RatingRating

    Beth root is an astringent; alleviates diarrhea. Take beth root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Dysentery RatingRating

    Beth root is an astringent; alleviates diarrhea. Take beth root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Hematuria RatingRating

    Beth root is a hemostatic; stops bleeding. Take beth root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Menorrhagia RatingRating

    Beth root reduces bleeding; alleviates symptoms. Take beth root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Astringent RatingRatingRating

    Beth root is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take beth root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Hemostatic RatingRatingRating

    Beth root is a hemostatic; stops bleeding. Take beth root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Lung tonic RatingRatingRating

    Beth root is a lung tonic; strengthens lungs. Take beth root daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Oxytocic RatingRatingRating

    Beth root is an oxytocic; facilitates labor and childbirth. Take beth root daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Pectoral RatingRatingRating

    Beth root is a pectoral; tones respiratory system and heals its problems. Take beth root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Uterine stimulant RatingRatingRating

    Beth root is an uterine stimulant; stimulates and strengthens uterine contractions. Take beth root daily, in divided doses, for many daya, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antispasmodic RatingRating

    Beth root is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take beth root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Uses

  • Insect bites RatingRating

    Beth root is an antiseptic; prevents infection; accelerates healing. Apply beth root containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many days, as suggested on the label.

  • Skin ulcers RatingRating

    Beth root is an astringent and antiseptic; prevents infection; reduces bleeding. Apply beth root containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Skin wounds RatingRating

    Beth root is an astringent and antiseptic; prevents infection; reduces bleeding. Apply beth root containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Antiseptic RatingRating

    Beth root is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply beth root containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take beth root daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. The safety for children and for people with kidney or liver disease is unknown. Do not use beth root during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Available Forms

Beth root is available in capsule, tincture, powder anf bulk form.

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