APOCYNUM CANNABINUM
\ɐpˈɒsɪnəm kˈanɐbˌɪnəm], \ɐpˈɒsɪnəm kˈanɐbˌɪnəm], \ɐ_p_ˈɒ_s_ɪ_n_ə_m k_ˈa_n_ɐ_b_ˌɪ_n_ə_m]\
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Canadian dogbane yielding a tough fiber used as cordage by native Americans; used in folk medicine for pain or inflammation in joints
By Princeton University
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Canadian dogbane yielding a tough fiber used as cordage by native Americans; used in folk medicine for pain or inflammation in joints
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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(Ph. U. S.) Indian Hemp. This American plant possesses emetic, cathartic, diaphoretic and diuretic properties, has been strongly recommended in dropsy, and has been given in decoction. A wine-glassful for a dose. An active principle, Apocyn or Apocynin, has been extracted from the root.
By Robley Dunglison
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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