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rattlesnake root

/ˈrætlsneɪk ruːt/

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/ˈrætlsneɪk ruːt/formalscientific
  • ruРаспространённое название различных растений, особенно видов рода *Polygala* или *Prenanthes*, исторически использовавшихся в народной медицине как средство от укусов змей, особенно от яда гремучей змеи.

A common name for various plants, particularly species of the genus *Polygala* or *Prenanthes*, historically used in folk medicine as a remedy for snake bites, especially rattlesnake venom.

  1. Herbal plantC2formalamerican

    A common name for several plants, particularly from the genus *Prenanthes* or *Polygala*, historically used in folk medicine as a treatment for snake bites.

    ruЗмеиный корень

    • The herbalist recommended rattlesnake root for the inflammation.
    • Early settlers used rattlesnake root as a remedy for venomous bites.
    • Rattlesnake root is still studied for its potential anti-inflammatory properties.