288 UNICORN ROOT, FALSE UNICORN ROOT, TRUE. 



UNICORN ROOT, FALSE. 



Chamaelirium lutcum, A. Gray. 



N.O. 



Syn. Starwort, Helonias, Helonias dioica, Pursh., 

 Helonias lutea, Ker-Gawl., Chamalirium Carolinianum, 

 Willd. 



Part used Root. 



Action Tonic, diuretic. Acts as a general tonic in 

 dyspepsia and in weakness of the reproductive organs. 

 Also given in spermatorrhoea. 



Preparations Fluid extract : Dose, -1 drachm. 

 Helonin : Dose, 2-4 grains. 



Distinctive character Rhizome about i inch long 

 and J inch thick, nearly cylindrical, ringed transversely, 

 greyish brown, with a few stem scars on the upper, and 

 wiry rootlets on the lower side. Fracture horny, wood 

 bundles numerous in the centre. Taste, bitter. 

 Inodorous. 



UNICORN ROOT, TRUE. Aletris farinosa, Linn. 



N.O. Hamodoracca. 

 Syn. Blazing Star. 



Part used Root. 



Action Tonic and stomachic. As a female tonic it 

 has but few equals and may be given in all cases of 

 debility. Small doses only should be given, as large 

 ones produce nausea and giddiness. 



Preparations Powdered root: Dose, 4-10 grains. 

 Fluid extract : Dose, ^-i drachm. Aletrin : Dose, ^-2 

 grains. 



Distinctive character Rhizorne brownish grey, 

 flattened, and tufted on the upper side with leaf bases, 



