Preferred Label : Chamaelirium luteum Root;
NCIt synonyms : Helonias Root; Devil's Bit; Blazing Star; False Unicorn Root;
NCIt definition : An herbal remedy made from the dried root of Chamaelirium luteum, a lily native to
the eastern and southern parts of North America. The root contains steroidal saponins
and glycosides such as chamaelirin, helonin and diosgenin, and the fatty acids oleic,
linoleic, and stearic acid. This product is mostly used as a tonic.;
UNII : DQV54Y5H3U;
Origin ID : C87561;
UMLS CUI : C2981282;
Semantic type(s)
- Plant [UMLS semantic type]
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