Asarum

A genus of plants of the family Aristolochiaceae. [L., fr. G. asaron, hazelwort]

- A. canadense an aromatic stimulant and diaphoretic. SYN: Canada snakeroot, Indian ginger, wild ginger.

- A. europaeum an emetic and cathartic. SYN: European snakeroot, hazelwort.

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as·a·rum 'as-ə-rəm n

1) cap a genus of herbs (family Aristolochiaceae) that are native to temperate regions of the northern hemisphere, have pungent aromatic roots and dull-colored flowers, and include the wild ginger

2) the dried rhizome and roots of wild ginger used as aromatic bitters and as a flavoring agent

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As·a·rum (asґə-rəm) [Gr. asaron] the snakeroots, a genus of herbs found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.