SINCE 1828
asarum
noun
as·a·rum
| \ ˈas-ə-rəm
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Medical Definition of asarum
1
capitalized
: a genus of herbs (family Aristolochiaceae) that are native to temperate regions of the northern hemisphere, have pungent aromatic roots and dull-colored flowers, and include the wild ginger
2
: the dried rhizome and roots of wild ginger used as aromatic bitters and as a flavoring agent
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