nux vomica

Significat (Anglès)

1. A strychnine tree (Strychnos nux-vomica), an evergreen tree found in southeastern Asia.
2. The fruit of Strychnos nux-vomica, which contains strychnine and brucine.
3. A preparation made from the fruit of Strychnos nux-vomica, traditionally used as a stimulant.

Conceptes

nou vòmica

Sinònims

curare

emetic

nut

poison nut

strychnine tree

vomiting nut

quaker buttonswith

semen strychnos

Traduccions

Brechnuss

vomiquier

κάρυο

nuez vómica

noix vomique

εμετικό

Etimologia (Anglès)

From Latin nux (“nut”) and vomica (“vomiting”).