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pellitory-of-spain

/ˈpɛl.ɪ.tər.i əv ˈspeɪn/

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noun

/ˈpɛl.ɪ.tər.i əv ˈspeɪn/C2formalmedical
  • ruНебольшое средиземноморское растение, содержащее эфирное масло, которое исторически использовалось для облегчения зубной боли.

A small Mediterranean plant that contains a volatile oil historically used to relieve toothache.

  1. Medicinal plantC2formalmedical

    A small Mediterranean plant (Anacyclus pyrethrum) whose root contains a volatile oil historically used as a remedy for toothache and to stimulate saliva flow.

    ruЛекарственное растение

    • The herbalist recommended pellitory-of-Spain for the patient's toothache.
    • In ancient times, pellitory-of-Spain was chewed to relieve dental pain.
    • The root of pellitory-of-Spain was ground into a powder for medicinal use.

    Synonymspellitorypyrethrum