| snakeroot | <botany> Any one of several plants of different genera and species, most of which are (or were formerly) reputed to be efficacious as remedies for the bites of serpents; also, the roots of any of these. The Virginia snakeroot is Aristolochia Serpentaria; black snakeroot is Sanicula, especially. S. Marilandica, also Cimicifuga racemosa; Seneca snakeroot is Polygala Senega; button snakeroot is Liatris, also Eryngium; white snakeroot is Eupatorium ageratoides. The name is also applied to some others besides these. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| Canada snakeroot | An aromatic stimulant and diaphoretic. Synonym: Canada snakeroot, Indian ginger, wild ginger. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Virginia snakeroot | <botany> Aristolochia serpentaria, a botanical source of serpentaria. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Seneca snakeroot | <medicine> Seneca root. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Texas snakeroot | Aristolochia reticulata, a botanical source of serpentaria. (05 Mar 2000) |
| European snakeroot | An emetic and cathartic. Synonym: European snakeroot, hazelwort. (05 Mar 2000) |