Convolvulus Scammonia (Noun)
Meaning
Twining plant of Asia Minor having cream-colored to purple flowers and long thick roots yielding a cathartic resin.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The convolvulus scammonia, native to Asia Minor, is valued for its long thick roots which produce a cathartic resin.
- In ancient medicine, the resin from convolvulus scammonia was used as a laxative to treat various digestive issues.
- The twining convolvulus scammonia plant can grow quite large and requires a sturdy support system due to its size and weight.
- The cathartic properties of convolvulus scammonia make it useful in herbal remedies, although it should be used with caution due to its potency.
- The cream-colored to purple flowers of the convolvulus scammonia are often overlooked in favor of its more medicinally valuable roots.