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dulcamara

/ˌdʌlkəˈmɑːrə/ /ˌdʌlkəˈmærə/

Meanings
noun
The dried young branches of the woody nightshade, formerly used as a diuretic, diaphoretic, sedative, and narcotic remedy.

Examples :

"The old herbalist still used dulcamara in small doses, believing in its traditional, though now largely outdated, medicinal properties. "
medicine plant substance biology

Related Words

Illustration believing

believing verb

/bɪˈliːvɪŋ/ /bəˈliːvɪŋ/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

Illustration properties

properties noun

/ˈpɹɒpətiz/ /ˈpɹɑpɚtiz/

Something that is owned.

"Important types of property include real property (land), personal property (other physical possessions), and intellectual property (rights over artistic creations, inventions, etc.)."

Illustration branches

branches noun

/ˈbɹæntʃɪz/ /ˈbɹɑːntʃɪz/

The woody part of a tree arising from the trunk and usually dividing.

"The children climbed the tree and sat on its sturdy branches. "

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medicinal noun

/məˈdɪsnəl/

Any plant that can be used for medicinal purposes.

"The medicinal was used to soothe the toddler's cough. "

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nightshade noun

/ˈnaɪtʃeɪd/

Any of the poisonous plants belonging to the genus Solanum, especially black nightshade or woody nightshade.

"The farmer warned us to stay away from the edge of the field because it was full of nightshade, a poisonous plant. "

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sedative noun

/ˈsɛdətɪv/

An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.

"The doctor prescribed a sedative to help her patient sleep better at night. "

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diuretic noun

/daɪjəˈɹɛtɪk/

A drug or a substance that increases the rate of urine excretion.

"The doctor prescribed a diuretic to help reduce the swelling in her legs by increasing her urine output. "

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formerly adverb

/ˈfɔːməli/ /ˈfɔɹmɚli/

At some time in the past

"My formerly quiet neighborhood is now very busy with new construction. "

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diaphoretic noun

/daɪəfəˈɹɛtɪk/

A product or agent which induces or promotes perspiration.

"The doctor prescribed a diaphoretic to help lower the patient's fever by increasing sweating. "

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herbalist noun

/ˈhɜːrbəlɪst/ /ˈɜːrbəlɪst/

A person who treats diseases by means of medicinal herbs.

"The herbalist suggested a chamomile tea to help me relax and sleep better. "

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narcotic noun

/nɑːrˈkɑːtɪk/ /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

Any substance or drug that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour; in some contexts, especially in reference to the opiates-and-opioids class, especially in reference to illegal drugs, and often both.

"The doctor prescribed a strong narcotic to help manage the patient's severe pain after surgery. "

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traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "