Trillium erectum, T. pendulum + other species.  Beth Root, Birth Root, Wake Robin, Red Trillium   Family: Liliaceae    
The American Indians used to use this plant as an aid to parturition, hence the name Birthroot.
PART USED: Underground parts, Rhizome
TASTE: Sweetish then acrid, bitter ODOR: Strong and distinct
ACTIONS
GROUP: Herbs for trauma and recovery- Hemostatic
1. Antihemorrhagic.[1]
2. Astringent.[1,2,3]
3. Uterine and vaginal astringent.[1,2]
4. Expectorant-mild.[1,3]
INDICATIONS
1. Menorrhagia,[1,2,3] Postpartum hemorrhage. Metrorrhagia.[1] Leukorrhea-[1,2,3] decoction used in vaginal douche.[1]
2. Hemoptysis.[1,2] Hematuria.[1,2,3] Epistaxis.
Topical- Indolent ulcers-used as poutice or ointment.[1] Varicose and other ulcers as a poultice, with Slippery Elm and a small amount of Lobelia seed.
SPECIFIC INDICATIONS: Menopausal menorrhagia, assocated with depression.[1]
COMBINATIONS
- Excessive menstruation, use with Vinca major and/or Geranium.
- Hematuria, use with Bidens.
The finely powdered Beth Root is mixed with Slippery elm bark and a small quantity of powdered Lobelia seed, as a poultice for ulcers.[1]
PREPARATIONS   3X /day
Dried Underground Parts  0.5-2 g,[1,2,3] or by decoction in water.[1]- or milk.[1]
Fluid Extract  1:1 in 25% alcohol  0.5-2 ml.[1,2] 60% (MH).
Tincture  1:5 in 40% alcohol  1-4 ml.[1,2]
Local-  Poultice, douche.[1,2]

ORIGIN: Eastern North America
DESCRIPTION: Low perennial herb, with a stout simple stem bearing a whorl of 3 ovate leaves, subtending the large terminal flower, dark purple, or white, pinkish or greenish.
References
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Constituents
Saponin glycosides such as trillin and trillarin.[1,2]
Fixed oil.[1] Tannins.[1]
References