What is another word for polygala?
Pronunciation: [pˌɒlɪɡˈɑːlə] (IPA) 
Polygala is a genus of flowering plants that belong to the family Polygalaceae. These plants are commonly referred to as milkworts due to the milky sap that oozes out when the stems are cut. Synonyms for the word Polygala include milkwort, snakeroot, and rattle-box. The plant has a long history of medicinal uses. The Native Americans of North America and various tribes across the world used Polygala for a range of ailments, including respiratory infections, snake bites, anxiety, and depression. Another synonym for this plant is "Seneca snakeroot," which refers to its use by the Seneca tribe for snake envenomation. Other synonyms include flux-root, snake-root, and burstwort.
