Succisa, S. praten'sis, Asteroceph'alus succisa, Morsus Diab'oli, Devil’s bit, (F.) Mors du Diable, has similar properties.
The morsus diaboli, or devil's bit. The root and herb were formerly used in abscesses and locally in leukorrhea. The root, which is bitter and mildly astringent, is chiefly employed by the veterinarians. [Lat.]