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Definition of scammony

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Scammony (n.) 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..

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Scammony :: Scammony (n.) 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..

Scammony :: Scammony (n.) A species of bindweed or Convolvulus (C. Scammonia).

Jalapin :: Jalapin (n.) A glucoside found in the stems of the jalap plant and scammony. It is a strong purgative.

Scammoniate :: Scammoniate (a.) Made from scammony; as, a scammoniate aperient..