| 单词 | birthroot |
| 释义 | > as lemmasbirthroot birthroot n. †(a) a birthwort (probably Aristolochia rotunda) (obsolete); (b) U.S. any of several plants of the genus Trillium having roots used medicinally, esp. to treat haemorrhage or induce uterine contractions; spec. the red trillium, T. erectum. ΘΚΠ the world > plants > particular plants > plants and herbs > according to family > Liliaceae family or plants > [noun] > Trillium herb true-love1640 birthroot1707 three-leaved nightshade1760 Trillium1760 true love1760 Indian balm1830 nosebleed1869 wake-robin1871 white bath1891 1707 J. Browne Acct. Wonderful Cures Cold Baths 113 I therefore order'd her the following Clyster. ℞ Roots of Bryony, round Birth-Root an ℥ [etc.] 1820 New Eng. Jrnl. Med. & Surg. 9 334 It [sc. the plant Trillium erectum] is generally known by them [sc. the common people], by the name of birth-root. 1909 J. W. Fyfe Specific Diagnosis & Specific Medication 749 Birthroot is a useful remedy in many abnormal conditions, and is especially so when the wrong is due to relaxation of mucous surfaces. 2001 D. Brown Herbal (2003) 287 Birthroot reaches 50 cm (20 in) high and occurs in moist woodland in eastern North America. < as lemmas |
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