Turpeth

Translation of "turpeth" into Russian

Noun

/ˈtɜːpəθ/

/ˈtɜr.pəθ/

turpeth

turpeths pl

турпет

Turpeth is often used in traditional medicine for its purgative properties.

Турпет часто используется в традиционной медицине за его слабительные свойства.

Additional translations

тюрпет

Noun

/ˈtɜːpəθ/

/ˈtɜr.pəθ/

A tropical Asian plant (Operculina turpethum) of the morning glory family, whose root is used as a purgative.

The herbalist recommended turpeth for its strong purgative properties.

The dried root of the turpeth plant, used in traditional medicine.

In traditional medicine, turpeth is often used to treat constipation.

Adjective

/ˈtɜːpəθ/

/ˈtɜr.pəθ/

Relating to, derived from, or containing turpeth (the purgative root).

The apothecary stored several bottles of turpeth powder on the shelf.