colocynth fruit (k
ˑ·l
·sinth frōōtˑ),
ˑ·l·sinth frōōtˑ),n Latin Name:
Citrullus colocynthis; part used: pulp; uses: cathartic; precautions: can stimulate bowel movements with violent gripping pain plus occasional bloody discharge and dangerous inflammation of the bowels; can cause colitis and death. Also called
colocynth pulp, bitter cucumber, and
apple (bitter).
Citrullus colocynthis; part used: pulp; uses: cathartic; precautions: can stimulate bowel movements with violent gripping pain plus occasional bloody discharge and dangerous inflammation of the bowels; can cause colitis and death. Also called
colocynth pulp, bitter cucumber, and
apple (bitter).
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