pinkroot
/pingk-root, -root/US // ˈpɪŋkˌrut, -ˌrʊt //UK // (ˈpɪŋkˌruːt) //
粉红根,粉红色的根,粉红色根茎,粉根
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : the root of any of various plants belonging to the genus Spigelia, of the logania family, especially that of S. marilandica of the U.S., that is used as a vermifuge.
- : any of these plants.
Examples
All the above preparations of pinkroot are regarded as powerful and certain anthelmintics; particularly the last two.
Pinkroot has a pleasant, aromatic odor, and the taste is described as sweetish, bitter and pungent.
Collection, Prices and Uses — Pinkroot is collected after the flowering period.
Pinkroot was long known by the Indians, and its properties were made known to physicians by them.
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