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colicroot

/ˈkɒl.ɪk.ruːt/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa una o varias plantas perennes del género Aletris, de hojas herbáceas y raíces amargas, a las que históricamente se atribuían propiedades medicinales para aliviar los cólicos.

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/ˈkɒl.ɪk.ruːt/formalscientific
  • esSustantivo que designa una o varias plantas perennes del género Aletris, de hojas herbáceas y raíces amargas, a las que históricamente se atribuían propiedades medicinales para aliviar los cólicos.

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.

    esAletris, planta medicinal contra el cólico

    • 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.

    Sinónimosague root