Herbal Uses: Chamaelirium luteum, the “false unicorn root,” is used to enhance fertility. Many female problems are addressed by it, especially when there is a sensation of dragging in the abdomen, irregular menstruation, miscarriage, and morning sickness. It is tonic to the liver, kidney, and genitourinary tract. Digestive problems, back pains, and impotence are helped by it. Simmer two teaspoons of root in one cup water for twenty minutes and take one-fourth cup four times a day. The tincture may be taken in doses of five to fifteen drops with water, four times a day. Taken internally ar applied externally in salves, false unicorn root removes worms and parasites. Aletris farinosa, the “true unicorn root,” is dried to make a stomach tonic for gas, colic, and indigestion and also a general tonic for the female reproductive tract. It also prevents miscarriage. Simmer two teaspoons of root per cup of water for twenty minutes and take one-fourth cup four times a day.

Homeopathic Uses: Homeopaths use Aletris farinosa (stargrass, true unicorn root) for anemia, exhaustion, premature and painful menstruation, prolapse of the uterus, and morning sickness. Helonias diocia (unicorn root) is used for pelvic weakness with a dragging sensation and exhaustion, for “melancholy,” lower back pain with kidney involvement, and suppressed menstruation. All symptoms are better when mental diversion is offered.

Magickal Uses: Unicorn root is an herb of protection for baby and mother. It is worn as an amulet or carried in powder bundles for this purpose.

Magickal Uses: An herb traditionally used by Native Americans to increase visions. Add it to sachets for this purpose.