Evidence supporting the use of: False Unicorn Root
For the health condition: Cramps (menstrual)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

False Unicorn Root (Chamaelirium luteum) has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, especially among Native American and early European-American herbalists. It was commonly used to support female reproductive health, including for symptoms related to menstruation such as cramps, pelvic pain, and irregular cycles. The root was thought to have tonifying effects on the uterus and was often included in herbal formulas for "female complaints." However, scientific research on False Unicorn Root is extremely limited. There are no well-conducted clinical trials or pharmacological studies directly supporting its efficacy for menstrual cramps. Most of the available information comes from historical herbal texts and anecdotal reports rather than modern evidence-based research. Consequently, the use of False Unicorn Root for menstrual cramps is justified primarily by tradition rather than by rigorous scientific validation. Caution is also warranted, as overharvesting has made this plant rare in the wild and its safety profile is not well established in the medical literature.

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