scammony
a twining, Asian convolvulus, Convolvulus scammonia.
Origin of scammony
1Other words from scammony
- scam·mo·ni·ate [ska-moh-nee-it], /skæˈmoʊ ni ɪt/, adjective
Words Nearby scammony
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How to use scammony in a sentence
When pure or virgin scammony can be procured it is an unnecessary preparation.
Thus scammony does not act so well, and does not gripe, when the bowels are lined with mucus.
The Action of Medicines in the System | Frederick William HeadlandThis is probably the case with such as Castor-oil, scammony, and Jalap, which are simply cathartic in their action.
The Action of Medicines in the System | Frederick William HeadlandThe resins of Jalap, scammony, and other such substances, are affirmed to pass out along with them.
The Action of Medicines in the System | Frederick William HeadlandThou cleanest the stomach like scammony, the lungs like hyssop; thou purgest the head like pyrethrig.
The Non-religion of the Future: A Sociological Study | Jean-Marie Guyau
British Dictionary definitions for scammony
/ (ˈskæmənɪ) /
a twining Asian convolvulus plant, Convolvulus scammonia, having arrow-shaped leaves, white or purple flowers, and tuberous roots
a resinous juice obtained from the roots of this plant and having purgative properties
any of various similar medicinal resins or the plants that yield them
Origin of scammony
1Derived forms of scammony
- scammoniate (skæˈməʊnɪɪt), adjective
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