Trillium spp.
The Lady of the Wood
A plant of wisdom, myth, and desire, Trillium spp. (trillium) is known for its outward beauty. Less known is its hidden and vulnerable root structure responsible for its medicinal actions and survival. This plant genus has been equally prized and protected throughout history and across cultures.
This article, published in the summer 2022 edition of the Journal of the American Herbalists Guild, serves to honor the uses of trillium, while also offering alternative options to help preserve it both for woodland ecosystems and for future generations to cross paths with this graceful and remarkable plant.
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