Cedron

/sɪˈdroʊn/ noun

Definition

A tropical American herb (also called zedoary) with roots used in traditional medicine and culinary applications.

Etymology

From Spanish 'cedrón' (little cedar), referring to the plant's cedary or herbal scent; also related to zedoary from Sanskrit origins.

Kelly Says

Cedrón tea is huge in South American folk medicine and culture—people make a fresh drink from the leaves that tastes lemony and citrusy, and it's been used for centuries to calm upset stomachs!

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