Evidence supporting the use of: False Unicorn
For the health condition: Infertility
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
False Unicorn (Chamaelirium luteum) has a long-standing history of use in traditional North American herbal medicine, particularly among Native American communities and 19th-century eclectic physicians. It was commonly employed as a "uterine tonic" to address various female reproductive issues, including infertility, irregular menstruation, and threatened miscarriage. The root was believed to help balance hormones and support the female reproductive system, often being included in herbal formulas aimed at promoting fertility and preventing miscarriages.
However, the scientific evidence supporting these uses is extremely limited. There are no well-designed clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of False Unicorn root for infertility in humans. Most of the information available comes from traditional herbal texts, anecdotal reports, and case histories rather than controlled research. Modern herbalists sometimes continue to use False Unicorn in fertility blends based on this traditional knowledge, but major medical and scientific reviews do not recognize it as an evidence-based treatment for infertility.
In summary, the use of False Unicorn for infertility is primarily justified by traditional use rather than scientific validation, and the evidence rating for its effectiveness in this context is low.
Other ingredients used for Infertility
ashwagandhablack cohosh
chaste tree
folate
iron
l-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt (5-MTHF)
maca
omega-3 fatty acids
reishi mushroom
rhodiola
tongkat ali
tribulus
vitamin B
vitamin B12
vitamin B6
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin E
wild yam
zinc
royal jelly
pituitary substance
5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine
Antler
Aletris
Agnuside
Ashoka
Abuta
Anti-aromatase
Ba Ji Tian
Butea superba
Cnidium
Other health conditions supported by False Unicorn
Afterbirth PainAmenorrhea
Cramps (menstrual)
Infertility
Labor and Delivery
Menstrual Irregularity
Ovarian Pain
Post Partum Weakness
Pregnancy (herbs and supplements for)
Urination (burning or painful)