What is False Unicorn Root?

False Unicorn Root (Chamaelirium Luteum) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to North America and widely used by Native Americans as a “woman’s herb” to treat menstrual problems and improve fertility. It is also known as Fairywand, Helionas dioica, Devil’s bit, and Blazing star root. The roots and dried rhizome of False Unicorn have medicinal use, which was used as a Native American herbal remedy to normalize periods and boost fertility.

How does it benefit fertility and PCOS?

False Unicorn Root is popularly known as a fertility herb. Herbalists and naturopaths have found it to be effective in aiding the ovaries to produce a mature egg during ovulation, especially for those who have PCOS and fail to ovulate and menstruate. False unicorn root can be beneficial for these patients, and for those trying to get pregnant as well.

False Unicorn Root interacts with the body’s estrogen receptor sites, increasing estrogen levels in the body, which aids in the process of ovulation. False unicorn root is also believed to be an estrogen regulator, which contributes to menstrual cycle regulation and why it works well for all hormonal ailments in women.

How to use it?

The easiest way to use False Unicorn root is to brew a cup of healing tea with it, taking up to three cups a day. Pre-made false unicorn root tincture and dried false unicorn root powder are also available, but it should only be used after consulting with a naturopathic physician or skilled herbalist. False Unicorn Root should never be combined with estrogen replacement drugs without discussing it with a doctor, as it can be toxic in large doses and adversely affect cardiac health.

A word for the wise: Wild harvesting of False Unicorn Root has endangered the herb, so it is recommended to use it responsibly and only buy it from reliable sources. False Unicorn Root can be expensive, so other affordable herbal options recommended for PCOS include Vitex Agnus Castus, Licorice, and Dong Quai.