PUNICA GRANATUM
\pjˈuːnɪkə ɡɹanˈɑːtəm], \pjˈuːnɪkə ɡɹanˈɑːtəm], \p_j_ˈuː_n_ɪ_k_ə ɡ_ɹ_a_n_ˈɑː_t_ə_m]\
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By Princeton University
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The rind of the fruit, called Malichorium, Malacorium, Malicorium, Granati Fructus Cortex (Ph. U. S.); and the flowers- called Balaustine flowers- are used in medicine. They have been employed both internally and externally as astringents. The seeds are called Coccones. The portion, however, of the plant, that has attained most celebrity, is the bark of the root, Granati Radicis Cortex (Ph. U. S.), which appears to be very efficacious in taenia. It is given in decoction, every half hour. Three or four doses are usually sufficient to expel the worm. The bark contains a peculiar matter called Grenadin.
By Robley Dunglison
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The pomegranate (tree), Carthaginian apple. All parts are astringent. The fruit is sometimes used as a mild laxative. The rind, the pomegranate peel of commerce, was formerly official in the U. S. Ph. The bark and root bark are teniafuge. See Granatum (2d def.). [Lat.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.
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