VERATRUM ALBUM
\vˈɛɹatɹəm ˈalbəm], \vˈɛɹatɹəm ˈalbəm], \v_ˈɛ_ɹ_a_t_ɹ_ə_m ˈa_l_b_ə_m]\
Definitions of VERATRUM ALBUM
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The root or rhizoma of this common European plant is indebted to the veratrine for its properties. It is inodorous; has a bitterish, acrid, nauseous taste, and is violently emetic and purgative, even when applied to an ulcerated surface. It is, also, possessed of errhine properties, and acts, externally, as a stimulant. It is rarely exhibited internally. Sometimes it is given as a sneezing powder; but it operates with great violence. It forms, also, an itch ointment. See Ung. Veratri.
By Robley Dunglison
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.