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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