> Supplement Index > Colic Root / Aletris farinosa / Ague Grass / Ague Root / Aletris / Aloeroot / Crow Com / Star Grass / True Unicorn Root > Colic Root General Information Colic Root Uses & Scientific Evidence For Colic Root Dosage Information Colic Root Safety & Interaction Information - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Colic Root General Information In the 19th century, Colic Root was listed in the U.S. Pharmacopeia as a therapeutic herb, and was listed in the National Formulary until 1947. After 1947, it lost medicinal significance as no scientific studies had been performed as to its usefulness. Early North American Indians made a tea out of the root for use in treating stomachaches, colic, dysentery, and menstrual disorders. Early settlers adopted Colic Root for the same medicinal purposes, but also used the leaves externally for relieving the pain of sore backs and breasts. Colic Root should not be confused with false unicorn root. They have different medicinal qualities. Fresh Colic Root has digestive, stimulant, nervine , narcotic, emetic, and cathartic properties. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Colic Root Uses & Scientific Evidence For Preliminary scientific studies of Colic Root are showing promise in offering relief for intestinal muscle spasms which causes colic. The dried root is a bitter tonic that is used in tincture or decoction form for treating flatulence, hysteria, and as a tonic for toning the stomach. Colic Root can relieve the physical symptoms associated with nervous disorders, such as spasms, cramps, premenstrual tension, and it has also been used to stimulate digestion and appetite. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Colic Root Dosage Information Colic Root comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. For use as a decoction, take ½ to 1 teaspoon of root in 1 cup of boiling water and simmer for 10 minutes. Drink 3 times a day. In using a tincture, take 1 to 2 ml 3 times a day. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Colic Root Safety & Interaction Information Colic Root is generally regarded as safe when taken in the recommended doses. If you are taking any other medications, it is best to consult with your physician before using Colic Root for the treatment of your condition. Do not use this herb if you are pregnant or nursing. Safety in young children or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - -