ipecacuanha (Meaning)
ipecacuanha (n.)
The root of a Brazilian rubiaceous herb (Cephaelis Ipecacuanha), largely employed as an emetic; also, the plant itself; also, a medicinal extract of the root. Many other plants are used as a substitutes; among them are the black or Peruvian ipecac (Psychotria emetica), the white ipecac (Ionidium Ipecacuanha), the bastard or wild ipecac (Asclepias Curassavica), and the undulated ipecac (Richardsonia scabra).
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ipecacuanha Sentence Examples
- Ipecacuanha is a medicinal plant known for its emetic properties.
- The root of the ipecacuanha plant contains emetine, which induces vomiting.
- Ipecacuanha has been used for centuries as a remedy for poisoning and gastrointestinal disorders.
- The active compounds in ipecacuanha help to expel toxins from the body.
- Ipecacuanha syrup is often administered in cases of accidental ingestion of toxic substances.
- The World Health Organization includes ipecacuanha on its list of essential medicines.
- Ipecacuanha is cultivated in South America, particularly in Brazil and Colombia.
- The medicinal properties of ipecacuanha were first documented by indigenous tribes in the Amazon rainforest.
- Ipecacuanha preparations should be used with caution and under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
- The use of ipecacuanha has declined with the availability of alternative treatments for poisoning and gastrointestinal disorders.
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The root of a Brazilian rubiaceous herb (Cephaelis Ipecacuanha), largely employed as an emetic; also, the plant itself; also, a medicinal extract of the root. M
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Ipecacuanha is a medicinal plant known for its emetic properties.
The root of the ipecacuanha plant contains emetine, which induces vomiting.
Ipecacuanha has been used for centuries as a remedy for poisoning and gastrointestinal disorders.
The active compounds in ipecacuanha help to expel toxins from the body.
