Boneset
Translation of "boneset" into Russian
boneset
NounUK
/ˈbəʊn.sɛt/
US
/ˈboʊn.sɛt/
boneset
bonesets pl
Definitions
boneset
NounUK
/ˈbəʊn.sɛt/
US
/ˈboʊn.sɛt/
A North American plant of the daisy family, with clusters of small white flowers, traditionally used in herbal medicine.
The herbalist recommended boneset for its potential to alleviate fever symptoms.
Another term for comfrey, a Eurasian perennial herb (genus Symphytum) whose leaves and roots were traditionally applied to help mend broken bones.
Medieval healers applied poultices of boneset to fractures.
boneset
AdjectiveUK
/ˈbəʊn.sɛt/
US
/ˈboʊn.sɛt/
Made from, containing, or relating to boneset (the plant or its preparation).
She drank a cup of boneset tea to ease her cold.