Bistort
Tormentil
A balaustine is a roselike flower of the pomegranate, with a bitter taste and sometimes used as an astringent in folk medicine.
astringent
If the question comes from 15 across in the LA Times crossword puzzle, the answer is Alumroot.
the tuberous root
Imperate root is a brand name for the root of imperata cylindrica (also known as blady grass, cogon grass, kunai grass or Japanese bloodgrass) and is used in alternative medicine.
alumroot
Ginger is a spice
Like a root, it is used in spice and medicine
Like a root, it is used in spice and medicine
the root i think
Yarrow root is used for herbal medicine. Put a piece of yarrow root next to your toothache.