hydrastis

[ hahy-dras-tis ]

noun

1. goldenseal ( def 2 ).

hydrastis

/ haɪˈdræstɪs /

noun

1. any ranunculaceous plant of the genus Hydrastis, of Japan and E North America, such as goldenseal, having showy foliage and ornamental red fruits

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrastis¹

< New Latin (Linnaeus), the genus name < Greek hydr- hydr- ¹ + New Latin -astis < ?

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrastis¹

C18: New Latin, from Greek hydro- + -astis, of unknown origin

Example Sentences

The root of golden seal is used in medicine under the name hydrastis rhizome, as a stomachic and nervine stimulant.

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The addition of the extracts of aconite, hydrastis and viburnum prunifolium is likewise unfortunate.

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The name, in view of the small content of hydrastis, is misleading.

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The Hydrastis canadensis has also peculiar claims as a bitter stomachic.

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Hydrastis canadensis, or Canadian yellow root, is a valuable bitter, and furnishes a useful yellow dye.

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