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
C1Herbal Medicine
(historical, informal)Various plants traditionally used to alleviate colic symptoms.
Example
- In the past, colic weed was commonly used to soothe infants with abdominal pain.
C1Botany
(scientific)A group of plants including Corydalis flavula, Dicentra canadensis, and Lobelia inflata, among others.
Example
- Botanists have identified several species classified as colic weed due to their historical medicinal use.
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