> Supplement Index > Ladys Slipper / Cypripedium pubescens / Moccasin Flower / Nerveroot / Whippoorwills-shoe / Yellow Indian Shoe > Ladys Slipper General Information Ladys Slipper Uses & Scientific Evidence For Ladys Slipper Dosage Information Ladys Slipper Safety & Interaction Information - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Ladys Slipper General Information The bright yellow, Moccasin-like lip of this flower makes Ladys Slipper easy to recognize when it blooms in spring; however, it has value that goes beyond its decorative look. Native American Indians used a boiled extract of the roots as a remedy for nervous tension, and early settlers used it as a sleep aid when valerian was not available. In the 19th century, Lady’s Slipper root was prescribed for hysteria, delirium, irritability, headache, epilepsy, and neuralgia. This plant has sedative and antispasmodic properties. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Ladys Slipper Uses & Scientific Evidence For Today, Lady’s Slipper is scarce and therefore costly to use, but can still be used as a sedative and natural relaxant. It is used to treat anxiety, palpitations, headaches, muscular tension, panic attacks, and non-specific neurotic conditions. Lady’s Slipper also helps reduce emotional tension and can elevate mood, especially when associated with depression. This herb works well in conjunction with skullcap, and for treating nerve pain it works well with dogwood, passion flower, and valerian. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Ladys Slipper Dosage Information Lady’s Slipper comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. For use as an infusion, pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoonfuls of the root and let infuse for 10-15 minutes. Drink as needed. In using a tincture, take 1-4 ml three times a day. For other formulations, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Ladys Slipper Safety & Interaction Information There are no known safety issues associated with Lady’s Slipper when taken in the recommended doses; however, for some, this plant can cause skin irritation upon contact. Lady’s Slipper enhances the action of other sleep-inducing drugs. If you are on any other medications it is best if you consult with your physician before using this herb. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - -