The herbaceous perennial Helonias has big broad, green leaves that form a rosette from which a tall spike of green-white flowers emerges. It grows to 1 m (3 ft) high.
History & Folklore
Helonias was valued as a woman's herb in Native American traditional medicine and was used to cure various gynecological issues. However, since different herbs have the same name that sounds close to them, there is significant uncertainty over their precise purpose.
Habitat & Cultivation
Given how uncommon it is in the wild,heonias is a native of North America, and it can be found growing east of the Mississippi River in low, damp, well-drained terrain. It is advisable to use alternate herbs, including wild yam and black cohosh.
Uses
Normal menses may help with release of hormones.
Menopause by helping regulate hormones.
Endometriosis
Parts used
Rhizome lifted in autumn.
Key Actions
Uterine tonic
Ovarian tonic
Diuretic
Vermifuge
Emetic
Constituents
Steroidal saponins (to 9%) chamaelirin and diogenin.
References
- Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Pages 186-187.
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