melampode (Meaning)
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melampode (n.)
The black hellebore.
Synonyms & Antonyms of melampode
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melampode Sentence Examples
- The melampode plant, also known as black hellebore, has a long history of medicinal use.
- The roots and leaves of melampode contain alkaloids that have diuretic and laxative properties.
- Melampode was used in ancient Greece to treat uterine disorders and alleviate pain during childbirth.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, melampode is used to dispel wind-dampness and promote urination.
- Some research suggests that melampode may have potential anticancer effects.
- The toxic alkaloids in melampode can cause severe side effects if taken in excessive amounts.
- The melampode plant is generally not considered edible due to its toxicity.
- The flowers of melampode are a deep purple or black, giving rise to its common name "black hellebore."
- Melampode grows in damp forests and woodlands in Europe and Asia.
- The plant has been used in folk medicine for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, but its use should be supervised by a healthcare professional due to its potential toxicity.
FAQs About the word melampode
The black hellebore.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The melampode plant, also known as black hellebore, has a long history of medicinal use.
The roots and leaves of melampode contain alkaloids that have diuretic and laxative properties.
Melampode was used in ancient Greece to treat uterine disorders and alleviate pain during childbirth.
In traditional Chinese medicine, melampode is used to dispel wind-dampness and promote urination.
