Pilewort
Pilewort is a common name for plants that were traditionally used to treat piles.(hemorrhoids) This herb was more commonly used throughout the Tudor period in England. Pilewort may refer to
- Erechtites hieracifolia, or fireweed, a plant in the aster family
- Ranunculus ficaria, or lesser celandine, a plant in the buttercup family
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