GRATIOLA OFFICINALIS
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Herb of Grace. Owing to its presumed excellent medical virtues. It is a native of the south of Europe. (F.) Gratiole, Sene des pres, Petite digitale, Herbe au pauvre homme. The plant is inodorous; taste strong, bitter, nauseous. It is possessed of anthelmintic. purgative, emetic, and diuretic properties. Dose, ten grains.
By Robley Dunglison
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.