kousso Synonyms
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kousso Meaning
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kousso (n.)
An Abyssinian rosaceous tree (Brayera anthelmintica), the flowers of which are used as a vermifuge.
kousso Sentence Examples
- Kousso, an anthelmintic drug, has been used for millennia to expel tapeworms from the digestive tract.
- The active ingredient in kousso is a bitter glycoside called koussin.
- Kousso is typically administered in the form of a dried flower, which is ground into a powder and mixed with water to form a suspension.
- The suspension is then consumed orally, and it works by paralyzing the tapeworms, making it easier to expel them from the body.
- Kousso is effective against a variety of tapeworms, including Taenia saginata, Taenia solium, and Diphyllobothrium latum.
- Side effects of kousso can include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
- In rare cases, kousso can cause liver damage.
- Kousso is not approved for use in the United States, but it is available in some other countries.
- The use of kousso is generally discouraged in children and pregnant women.
- Alternative treatments for tapeworm infections include praziquantel and mebendazole.
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An Abyssinian rosaceous tree (Brayera anthelmintica), the flowers of which are used as a vermifuge.
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Kousso, an anthelmintic drug, has been used for millennia to expel tapeworms from the digestive tract.
The active ingredient in kousso is a bitter glycoside called koussin.
Kousso is typically administered in the form of a dried flower, which is ground into a powder and mixed with water to form a suspension.
The suspension is then consumed orally, and it works by paralyzing the tapeworms, making it easier to expel them from the body.
