jalap resin (jaˑ·l
p reˑ·zin),
p reˑ·zin),n Latin names:
Exogonium purga, Ipomea purga, Convolvulus jalapa, Convolvulus purga; part used: root; uses: cathartic, colic, pain in the bowels, general intestinal inactivity, vermifugal; precautions: none known. Also called
calapa, jalap bindweed, and
scammony.
Exogonium purga, Ipomea purga, Convolvulus jalapa, Convolvulus purga; part used: root; uses: cathartic, colic, pain in the bowels, general intestinal inactivity, vermifugal; precautions: none known. Also called
calapa, jalap bindweed, and
scammony.
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