HERB PROFILE · EDUCATIONAL REFERENCE

Beth Root

Botanical nameTrillium erectum

Plant part usedRhizome and root

Important safety information: Avoid pregnancy because of traditional uterine-stimulating use; high doses may cause nausea and local preparations can irritate. Bleeding, pregnancy complications or postpartum haemorrhage require urgent medical care. Use only cultivated, verified material; wild harvest threatens Trillium species.

Herbal actions

Uterine astringent traditionally
haemostatic traditionally
expectorant historically

Traditional and practitioner uses

These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.

Historical childbirth and bleeding uses
Historical menstrual formulas
Not appropriate for self-treatment

Main constituents

Steroidal saponins, flavonoids and tannins

Preparation overview

Tea: Not recommended for household dosing. Traditional obstetric use does not establish safety, and wild Trillium populations are conservation-sensitive.

Liquid extract reference: Professional supervision only

Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.

Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.