Rattlesnake's Master (Noun)
Meaning
Coarse prickly perennial eryngo of United States thought to cure rattlesnake bite.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The rattlesnake's master was used by early American settlers to treat snake bites and other ailments.
- In the Appalachian region, locals believed the rattlesnake's master had healing properties for animal and human snake bites.
- Botanists have found that the rattlesnake's master has antiseptic qualities beneficial for soothing skin irritations.
- Historically, traditional healers used the rattlesnake's master to cure anything from venomous bites to wounds and certain cancers.
- Many native american tribes and early americans in certain regions kept a small amount of rattlesnake's master in an herbal med kit for snake bites.