colic weed

"Colic weed" refers to various plants historically used for their medicinal properties to treat colic, an abdominal pain condition.

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Definition

(historical, informal)Various plants traditionally used to alleviate colic symptoms.

In the past, colic weed was commonly used to soothe infants with abdominal pain.

(scientific)A group of plants including Corydalis flavula, Dicentra canadensis, and Lobelia inflata, among others.

Botanists have identified several species classified as colic weed due to their historical medicinal use.

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