snake-root, the name of a species of aristolochia, or birthwort, with auriculated leaves. The Virginian snake-root obtained its name, as being accounted a specific against venomous bites; but whatever truth there may be in that, it is undoubtedly an excellent diuretic, diaphoretic, and alexipharmic medicine, and consequently good in inflammatory and malignant fevers: it is also a powerful antiseptic, and its dose is from four to ten or fifteen grains in powder.