Trillium (trillium spp.)

Baby Trillium

flowering trillium

Trillium root




Also know as Birthroot this herb is a perennial. Found in western and central United states in shady areas. Can have white or red flowers. used as an antiseptic, astringent, diaphoretic (stimulate blood flow and induce sweating used to eliminate fevers and reduce toxins), emmenagogue (stimulates menstruation), expectorant, tonic.
Can be used for coughs, bronchial problems, hemorrhage from the lungs, pulmonary consumption, diarrhea, and female problems. Also good for insect bites and stings.
Use the root to make Decoction (1 tsp. Per 1 cup water, milk for diarrhea) or Tincture (1/4 to 1/2 tsp at a time).