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Toxicodendron

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Tox·i·co·den·dron (tks-k-dndrn)
n.
An alternative genus for six species of poison ivies and poison oaks within the genus Rhus.

Toxicodendron
[tok′sikōden′dron]
a genus of plants that includes poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. The toxic agent in the plants is a nonvolatile oil, toxicodendrol. See also rhus dermatitis.

Toxicodendron [tok″sĭ-ko-den´dron]
Rhus.

Toxicodendron
plant genus in the family Anacardiaceae; plants cause a serious contact dermatitis in humans and dogs; includes T. diversilobum (Rhus toxicodendron, R. diversiloba, western poison oak), T. quercifolium (Rhus quercifolia, eastern poison oak), T. radicans (Rhus toxicodendron, Rhus radicans, poison ivy), T. vernix (Rhus vernix, poison sumac, poison elder).


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ExtendPet is composed of Apis Mellifica which is a strong soother of inflammation, Belladonna a slight anesthetic, Byronia Alba to act as a joint lubricant, Caulophyllum to promote blood flow throughout the body, rhus toxicodendron to give your pet the energy to move, and ruta graveolens to protect your pet's connective tissues from damage.
The Poison Ivy is Rhus Radicans or Rhus Toxicodendron, and not of the same family as any of the above.
3-5) Also, it contains two active botanical ingredients, Bryonia alba 6x and Rhus toxicodendron 6x, that have long been used to treat joint, tendon, and muscle pains.
 
 
 
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