False Unicorn vs Millettia reticulata

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

False Unicorn

Chamaelirium luteum

Womens Health

Womens Health

False Unicorn

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Millettia reticulata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A North American woodland plant historically considered the most important uterine tonic in Eclectic medicine.

TCM herb Ji Xue Teng (similar to M. dielsiana); activates blood, dispels stasis, used for irregular menses.

Active Compounds

Chamaelirin, Diosgenin, Saponins, Helonin

medicarpin, formononetin, flavonoids, saponins, tannins

Traditional Uses

Threatened miscarriage, Infertility, Morning sickness, Menstrual irregularity

menstrual irregularity, blood stasis, joint pain, anemia, numbness

Modern Uses

Uterine tonic, Ovarian support, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic

emmenagogue, anti-anemic, anti-rheumatic, blood activating

Adult Dosage

1-2ml tincture 3x daily or 1-2g root decoction

9-15g dried stem tea 2x/day

Contraindications

Hormone-sensitive cancers, Large doses (emetic)

pregnancy (emmenagogue), anticoagulants

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting (large doses), GI upset

GI upset, increased menstrual flow

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E