Assertion: tuberous root | /r/ObjectUse | used in folk medicine
Facets:
value: to treat coughs
type: PURPOSE
value: since the 18th century
type: TEMPORAL
value: to treat menstrual cramps
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: This flowering plant has dark green vines and leaves that vary in size and shape — though it’s best known for its tuberous roots, which have been used in folk medicine since the 18th century to treat menstrual cramps, coughs, and upset stomachs ( 1 , 2).