noun🔗ShareThe strychine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica, an evergreen tree found in southeastern Asia."The traditional medicine shop sold seeds from the nux vomica tree, imported from Southeast Asia. "plantmedicinebiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe fruit of Strychnos nux-vomica, which contains strychnine and brucine."The old herbal remedy, though rarely used today, included nux vomica for digestive issues, but its dangerous strychnine content made it a risky choice. "fruitsubstanceplantmedicinebiologybiochemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA preparation made from the fruit of Strychnos nux-vomica, traditionally used as a stimulant."The old herbal remedy, nux vomica, was sometimes given to tired students as a stimulant to help them stay awake and study longer, though its use is now largely discouraged due to potential side effects. "medicineplantsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading