Wood Avens (Noun)
Meaning
Hairy Eurasian plant with small yellow flowers and an astringent root formerly used medicinally.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The herbalist recommended using wood avens to treat digestive issues due to its astringent properties.
- Wood avens was a common ingredient in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in Europe.
- The small yellow flowers of the wood avens plant are often overlooked, but its root is highly valued for its medicinal uses.
- In the Middle Ages, wood avens was used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and rheumatism.
- The astringent root of the wood avens plant can be used to make a tea that helps to soothe digestive issues.