Other Names : Aletris farinosa, Ague grass, ague-root, aletris, Aletris farinose, aletris farinseu, aloeroot, bettie grass, bitter grass, black-root, blazing star, colicroot, colic-root, colicweed, crow corn, devil's bit, diosgenin, gentrogenin, Liliaceae, mehlige Aletria , saponins, stargrass, star-root, starwort, unicorn root, white colic root.<br>The rootstock is used which should be collected in autumn.
==Special Precautions of True Unicorn root==
* Only use dried rootstock,in large doses the fresh root is somewhat narcotic, emetic and cathartic.
* Avoid in individuals with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to true unicorn root (Aletris farinose), its constituents, or members of the Liliaceae family.
*Side Effects are mainly gastrointestinal and include colic, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Other possible side effects are dullness of senses, loss of balance, stupor, and vertigo (dizziness).
*True unicorn root (Aletris farinosa L.) should not be confused with false unicorn root (Helonias luteum or Chamaelirium luteum). These herbs differ in chemical composition and claimed uses.
* True unicorn root may interact with antiulcer agents and estrogens.
==Health Benefits and Uses of True Unicorn root==
* Chemical Constituents: Alkaloids, Diosgenin, Saponin