Mad-dog Weed (Noun)
Meaning
An American mint that yields a resinous exudate used especially formerly as an antispasmodic.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a tea made from mad-dog weed to help alleviate the patient's stomach cramps.
- Mad-dog weed was a common ingredient in many traditional American medicine cabinets before modern pharmaceuticals became widely available.
- The old apothecary recommended a tincture of mad-dog weed to relieve menstrual cramps and spasms.
- Historical records show that Native American tribes used mad-dog weed for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues and muscle spasms.
- In the 19th century, mad-dog weed was used to calm nervous disorders and reduce inflammation in the body.