True Unicorn Root
The fresh root stock is toxic and should never be used.
Star grass is an excellent female tonic and is used for painful menstruation. It is also useful for digestive trouble, colic and gas.
Only small doses should be used.
Boil 1 tsp. of dried rootstock in a cup of water. drink after is has cooled. Do not drink more than one cup a day taking only a small amount at a time.
For menstrual problems or other lower abdominal (especially intestinal) pain 15-30 drops of tincture can be taken in hot water.
Bodily Influence:
Tonic: This herb restores, nourishes, and supports the entire body; it exerts a gently strengthening effect on the body
Stomachic: This herb strengthens stomach function