Goatsfoot, also known as lesser celandine, is a small perennial plant that belongs to the Buttercup family. This plant is known for its yellow star-shaped flowers and medicinal properties. Some of the synonyms for goatsfoot include pilewort, figwort, and smallwort. The name 'pilewort' comes from the fact that goatsfoot has been used in traditional medicine to treat piles or hemorrhoids. Another synonym, 'figwort,' refers to the belief that the plant's roots resemble a fig. Goatsfoot is also known by the name 'smallwort' because of its small size. Regardless of the name, goatsfoot remains a popular plant in traditional medicine and is used to treat various ailments.