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Definition of Pilewort

1. Noun. Perennial herb native to Europe but naturalized elsewhere having heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers resembling buttercups; its tuberous roots have been used as a poultice to relieve piles.

Definition of Pilewort

1. n. A plant (Ranunculus Ficaria of Linnæus) whose tuberous roots have been used in poultices as a specific for the piles.

Definition of Pilewort

1. Noun. Any of various unrelated plants, but especially the lesser celandine, supposed to be effective in treating piles (hemorrhoids) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Pilewort

1. a medicinal plant [n -S]

Medical Definition of Pilewort

1. A plant (Ranunculus Ficaria of Linnaeus) whose tuberous roots have been used in poultices as a specific for the piles. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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