nux vomica

Definitions

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.

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Examples

“But most likely my judgement was distorted by my contempt for his acting the young buck [...] for ever waxing his moustaches and loading himself with medicaments supposed to replace⟳ the failing sap of youth, glycerophosphates, formates, nux vomica, yohimba, damiana.”

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