Pedilanthus Tithymaloides (Noun)
Meaning
Low tropical American shrub having powerful emetic properties.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pedilanthus tithymaloides is used in traditional medicine due to its strong emetic properties.
- The extract of Pedilanthus tithymaloides has been used to treat patients with indigestion and nausea.
- Pedilanthus tithymaloides leaves and stems were found to have compounds that can induce vomiting.
- Scientist studying the plants in South America encountered Pedilanthus tithymaloides and learned about its medicinal properties.
- The low tropical American shrub Pedilanthus tithymaloides grows in dry regions and produces reddish stems.