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SCROPHULARIA NODOSA

\skɹˈɒfjʊlˈe͡əɹi͡ə nədˈə͡ʊsə], \skɹˈɒfjʊlˈe‍əɹi‍ə nədˈə‍ʊsə], \s_k_ɹ_ˈɒ_f_j_ʊ_l_ˈeə_ɹ_iə n_ə_d_ˈəʊ_s_ə]\

Definitions of SCROPHULARIA NODOSA

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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The root and leaves of this plant have been celebrated, both as an internal and external remedy, against inflammations, piles, scrofulous tumours, ulcers, &c

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

Great pilewort. The herb and root were formerly used, especially the root, in chronic eruptive diseases, etc. Preparations from the leaves are sometimes used for ulcers, piles, etc.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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