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Birthroot (Noun)

Meaning

Trillium of eastern North America having malodorous pink to purple flowers and an astringent root used in folk medicine especially to ease childbirth.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The birthroot plant, with its unique and pungent flowers, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to aid in childbirth.
  • Birthroot was often given to pregnant women in the form of a tea to help ease labor pains and facilitate a smoother delivery.
  • In some parts of eastern North America, birthroot is still used today in folk remedies to treat various ailments, including those related to childbirth.
  • The malodorous flowers of the birthroot plant are often overlooked in favor of its more medicinally valuable root system.
  • Early American settlers learned from Native Americans the medicinal properties of birthroot, which they used to treat a variety of health issues.

Synonyms

  • Purple Trillium
  • Red Trillium
  • Trillium Erectum

Hypernyms

  • Trillium
  • Wood Lily
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