Jew Bush (Noun)
Meaning
Low tropical American shrub having powerful emetic properties.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The jew bush was traditionally used in herbal medicine to induce vomiting and cleanse the body.
- The plant's leaves and roots contain compounds that make it a powerful emetic, hence its historical use in certain cultures.
- Due to its strong emetic properties, jew bush is often avoided in modern herbal remedies.
- Jew bush is a type of shrub that can be found in tropical regions of the Americas.
- The jew bush has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, from fever to digestive issues.