1. A plant of the genus Triosteum, especially Triosteum perfoliatum, having small flowers and berry-like fruits, traditionally used in herbal medicine to treat fevers.
Usage: Also called horse gentian or wild ipecac; Primarily used in traditional and folk medicine

Examples

• Feverwort was commonly used by early American herbalists to reduce high fevers.
• The dried roots of feverwort were steeped in water to make a medicinal tea.
• Native Americans incorporated feverwort into their traditional healing practices.
• Feverwort grows wild in woodlands and along forest edges in eastern North America.
• The plant's name reflects its historical use as a fever remedy.