physic nut Synonyms
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physic nut Meaning
physic nut (n)
small tropical American tree yielding purple dye and a tanning extract and bearing physic nuts containing a purgative oil that is poisonous in large quantities
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small tropical American tree yielding purple dye and a tanning extract and bearing physic nuts containing a purgative oil that is poisonous in large quantities
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The seeds of the physic nut tree possess purgative properties and have been traditionally used in folk medicine.
Physic nuts contain a powerful laxative known as croton oil, which is derived from the seed kernel.
Due to its strong laxative effect, physic nuts should be used with caution and under medical supervision.
The leaves of the physic nut plant are also said to have medicinal properties and have been used topically for skin ailments.
