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colicroot

/ˈkɒl.ɪk.ruːt/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa uma ou mais plantas perenes do gênero Aletris, de folhas herbáceas e raízes amargas, às quais se atribuíam propriedades medicinais no tratamento de cólicas.

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noun

/ˈkɒl.ɪk.ruːt/formalscientific
  • ptSubstantivo que designa uma ou mais plantas perenes do gênero Aletris, de folhas herbáceas e raízes amargas, às quais se atribuíam propriedades medicinais no tratamento de cólicas.

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.

    ptPlanta medicinal

    • 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.

    Sinônimosague root