backwort

/bæk.wɜːrt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of medicinal plant, also known as gromwell, used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties.

“The traditional healer used backwort to create a soothing ointment for the patient’s sore muscles.”

Synonyms

  • gromwell
  • lithospermum

Antonyms

  • inflammatory
  • irritant