snakeroot
snakeroot
Definition
☆ snake·root (-ro̵̅o̅t′, -ro̵ot′)
noun
- any of a number of plants reputed to be remedies for snakebites, as the black snakeroot (genus Sanicula) of the umbel family or the white snakeroot (Eupatorium rugosum) of the composite family
- the roots of any of these plants
snakeroot
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- Indian: Indian snakeroot has been used traditionally to treat hypertension, especially when associated with stress and anxiety.
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