Caulophyllum Thalictrioides (Noun)
Meaning
Tall herb of eastern North America and Asia having blue berrylike fruit and a thick knotty rootstock formerly used medicinally.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Caulophyllum thalictroides has been traditionally used by Native American tribes and early American settlers for medicinal and antiseptic purposes.
- The dried roots of caulophyllum thalictroides were often crushed and used in teas by many tribes for a variety of ailments.
- A herbalist researching ancient remedies may stumble upon caulophyllum thalictroides and consider adding it to their natural healing collection.
- Early European settlers to North America discovered caulophyllum thalictroides from Native Americans who taught them about its potential health benefits.
- Historically, caulophyllum thalictroides root was given to pregnant women in certain Native American tribes as an herbal aid during childbirth.