Cocculus Carolinus is also known as Red Berried-Bush, Scarlet Pearl, or Carolina Snailseed. These various synonyms refer to the small, red fruit produced by this shrub, which is native to North America. The berries are commonly used in traditional medicine for their antiemetic and sedative properties. The scientific name, Cocculus Carolinus, comes from the Greek word kokkulos, meaning "little berry," and the Latin word Carolinus, which refers to the Carolinas, where the plant is commonly found. This plant is also known by other vernacular names in different regions, such as Carolina Coralbead, White Vine, and Indian Root.