Pellitory (Noun)
Meaning 1
Herb that grows in crevices having long narrow leaves and small pink apetalous flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pellitory grew abundantly in the mountain's rocky crevices, its delicate flowers a stark contrast to the harsh landscape.
- The rare pellitory plant was highly sought after by local herbalists for its medicinal properties.
- Hikers often mistook the pellitory for a weed, unaware of its unique healing qualities.
- In traditional medicine, dried pellitory roots were used to treat various ailments, from skin conditions to respiratory issues.
- Botanists carefully extracted samples of the pellitory from the narrow ledges where it grew.
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Meaning 2
A small Mediterranean plant containing a volatile oil once used to relieve toothache.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The pellitory was used for centuries in homemade remedies to alleviate severe toothaches in ancient Greece and Rome.
- In traditional medicine, the root of the pellitory plant was valued for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
- The pellitory plant's oil has several uses, but one of its most historical uses was as a toothache remedy.
- Rural herbalists would often make pellitory tincture to help ease dental pain.
- Historically, pellitory was used in some areas of Europe as a local anesthetic to help relieve toothache pain.