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asarum

noun as·a·rum \ˈas-ə-rəm\

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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