pellitory in English
noun
1
a plant of the daisy family, Anacyclus pyrethrum , with a pungent-flavored root, used as a local irritant, etc..
In the thirteenth century we read in old records that Pellitory of Spain was 'a proved remedy for the toothache' with the Welsh physicians.
2
a European plant of the nettle family with greenish flowers that grows on or at the foot of walls or in stony places.
Results of earlier prick tests and radioallergosorbent tests were positive for wall pellitory and grasses, and the tests resulted in a mild increase in peripheral blood eosinophil counts (0.6-0.7 x 10 / l (6-7%)).
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