POLYGONUM HYDROPIPER
\pˌɒlɪɡˈɒnəm hˈa͡ɪdɹəpˌa͡ɪpə], \pˌɒlɪɡˈɒnəm hˈaɪdɹəpˌaɪpə], \p_ˌɒ_l_ɪ_ɡ_ˈɒ_n_ə_m h_ˈaɪ_d_ɹ_ə_p_ˌaɪ_p_ə]\
Definitions of POLYGONUM HYDROPIPER
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The leaves of this plant have an acrid, burning taste, and resemble those of the arum. They have been recommended as possessing antiseptic, aperient, and diuretic virtues. The fresh leaves have been applied externally as a stimulating cataplasm.
By Robley Dunglison
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The leaves or herbs were formerly employed as a diuretic and antiscorbutic, but are now chiefly used by the veterinarians as a wash for ulcers. They contain polygonic acid, have a biting and burning taste, and inflame the skin if rubbed on it.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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