Red Trillium Root (Trillium erectum) Birth RootTrillium Erectus Red Trillium Root Birth Root While this plant can be slightly dangerous for pregnant women early in their term, as it can induce menstruation, it is very effective for stimulating childbirth, which is why it has the secondary common name of birthroot. If you are struggling through exceptionally painful labor, ret trillium can help to stimulate childbirth and ease the process by providing natural pain relief.