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colicroot

/ˈkɒl.ɪk.ruːt/

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noun

/ˈkɒl.ɪk.ruːt/formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее одно из нескольких многолетних растений рода Aletris, характеризующихся травянистыми листьями и горькими корнями, которым исторически приписывали лечебные свойства при лечении колик.

A noun referring to any of several perennial plants of the genus Aletris, characterized by grasslike leaves and bitter roots historically believed to have medicinal properties for treating colic.

  1. Medicinal plantC2formalmedical

    Any of several perennial plants of the genus Aletris, characterized by grasslike leaves and bitter roots historically believed to relieve colic.

    ruЛекарственное растение

    • The herbalist recommended colicroot for digestive discomfort.
    • Colicroot was traditionally used by Native Americans for stomach ailments.
    • The bitter roots of colicroot were harvested in late autumn for medicinal use.
    • Modern studies have not confirmed the effectiveness of colicroot for colic.

    Synonymsague root