pilewort

Any of several plants, such as the lesser celandine and the fireweed, that are reputed to be effective in treating hemorrhoids.

One of the buttercups, Ranunculus Ficaria, common in Europe and western Asia.

A plant (Ranunculus Ficaria of Linnæus) whose tuberous roots have been used in poultices as a specific for the piles.

Any of various unrelated plants, but especially the lesser celandine, supposed to be effective in treating piles (hemorrhoids).

perennial herb native to Europe but naturalized elsewhere having heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers resembling buttercups; its tuberous roots have been used as a poultice to relieve piles