kousso (Meaning)

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kousso (n.)

An Abyssinian rosaceous tree (Brayera anthelmintica), the flowers of which are used as a vermifuge.

Synonyms & Antonyms of kousso

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kousso Sentence Examples

  1. Kousso, an anthelmintic drug, has been used for millennia to expel tapeworms from the digestive tract.
  2. The active ingredient in kousso is a bitter glycoside called koussin.
  3. 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.
  4. The suspension is then consumed orally, and it works by paralyzing the tapeworms, making it easier to expel them from the body.
  5. Kousso is effective against a variety of tapeworms, including Taenia saginata, Taenia solium, and Diphyllobothrium latum.
  6. Side effects of kousso can include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
  7. In rare cases, kousso can cause liver damage.
  8. Kousso is not approved for use in the United States, but it is available in some other countries.
  9. The use of kousso is generally discouraged in children and pregnant women.
  10. 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.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

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.