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Camptotheca acuminata

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Camptotheca acuminata
Asian plant in the family Nyssaceae; contains an alkaloid campothecin; causes diarrhea, dysentery.
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Known as the "tree of joy" in China, Camptotheca acuminata may prove to be a lifesaver for thousands of cancer patients around the world, according to a story in The Forestry Source.
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358), a compound from the Chinese Camptotheca acuminata tree.
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These derivatives are less stable and may not be as effective as neat camptothecin derived from the Chinese tree, Camptotheca acuminata.
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