castor bean
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Ricinus
(ris'i-nŭs),A genus of plants (family Euphorbiaceae) with one species, Ricinus communis, the castor oil plant, the source of castor oil; the leaves are said to be a galactagogue.
Synonym(s): castor bean
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castor bean
n.
1. The castor-oil plant.
2. The poisonous seed of the castor-oil plant, from which castor oil is obtained.
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castor bean
Herbal medicineThe kernel of the seeds of Ricinus communis, which contain the highly toxic ricin and ricinine.
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cas·tor bean
(kast'ŏr bēn)Herbal agent made from the seed of Ricinus communis; widely used as a cathartic laxative; overdosage can produce gastrointestinal problems.
Synonym(s): Mexico seed, pei-ma.
Synonym(s): Mexico seed, pei-ma.
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