Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the genus Chelidonium, having yellow and red flowers and being used in herbal medicine.

“The local herbalist recommended using chelidonium to treat the patient’s arthritis symptoms.”

2. noun

A yellow-flowered plant of the genus Chelidonium, used as a tincture in medicine, especially for treating gout.

“The patient’s doctor advised using chelidonium extract to alleviate the gout pain.”