nux vomica

Noun
  1. is a type of: medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
    substance holonym:
    • strychnine - an alkaloid plant toxin extracted chiefly from nux vomica; formerly used as a stimulant
    • brucine - a bitter alkaloid poison resembling strychnine and extracted from nux vomica

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