scammony (Meaning)
scammony (n)
tropical American morning glory
resin from the root of Convolvulus scammonia
twining plant of Asia Minor having cream-colored to purple flowers and long thick roots yielding a cathartic resin
scammony (n.)
A species of bindweed or Convolvulus (C. Scammonia).
An inspissated sap obtained from the root of the Convolvulus Scammonia, of a blackish gray color, a nauseous smell like that of old cheese, and a somewhat acrid taste. It is used in medicine as a cathartic.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scammony
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scammony Sentence Examples
- Scammony root was once highly valued in traditional medicine for its laxative properties.
- The sap from scammony plants yields a purgative resin known as scammony.
- In ancient Greece, Hippocrates used scammony to treat jaundice and dropsy.
- The scammony plant's natural habitat is in the Mediterranean region.
- Dioscorides, a renowned physician and botanist, recorded the medicinal uses of scammony around the first century AD.
- The term "scammony" is derived from the Greek word "skammonia," meaning "vine with a ladder."
- Despite its medicinal value, scammony is a toxic substance and should only be used under professional supervision.
- Excessive use of scammony can have adverse effects such as severe diarrhea, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalances.
- In the 19th century, scammony was largely replaced by safer and more effective laxatives.
- Some scammony plants are cultivated for ornamental purposes due to their attractive foliage and flowers.
FAQs About the word scammony
tropical American morning glory, resin from the root of Convolvulus scammonia, twining plant of Asia Minor having cream-colored to purple flowers and long thick
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Scammony root was once highly valued in traditional medicine for its laxative properties.
The sap from scammony plants yields a purgative resin known as scammony.
In ancient Greece, Hippocrates used scammony to treat jaundice and dropsy.
The scammony plant's natural habitat is in the Mediterranean region.
