Unicorn Root (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several perennials of the genus Aletris having grasslike leaves and bitter roots reputed to cure colic.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The medicinally valuable unicorn_root plant was typically harvested during the dry season.
- In traditional herbal practice, the bitter roots of unicorn_root weed have been used for treating digestive issues.
- Researchers studied unicorn_root plants for developing a cure for infant colic.
- The Native Americans discovered unicorn_root and it formed part of their treatment of various stomach ailments.
- The herbal supplement containing unicorn_root claimed to give relief from childhood colic symptoms within a few doses.