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colicroot

/ˈkɒl.ɪk.ruːt/

翻译: 指粉条儿菜属(Aletris)的几种多年生植物,其特征为具草质叶和味苦的根,历史上被认为可治疗腹绞痛。

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noun

/ˈkɒl.ɪk.ruːt/formalscientific
  • zh指粉条儿菜属(Aletris)的几种多年生植物,其特征为具草质叶和味苦的根,历史上被认为可治疗腹绞痛。

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.

    zh药用植物

    • 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.

    同义词ague root