What does rauwolfia mean?
Definitions for rauwolfia
rɔˈwʊl fi ə, raʊ-rau·wolfi·a
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Princeton's WordNet
rauwolfianoun
any of several alkaloids extracted from the shrub Rauwolfia serpentina
rauwolfia, rauvolfianoun
any shrub or small tree of the genus Rauwolfia having leaves in whorls and cymose flowers; yield substances used medicinally especially as emetics or purgatives or antihypertensives
Wiktionary
rauwolfianoun
Any of several small trees and shrubs, of the genus Rauwolfia, that yields materials of medical use
rauwolfianoun
Any of a group of alkaloida extracted from these trees
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rauwolfia
Rauwolfia is a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs originating primarily in tropical and sub-tropical regions. It belongs to the family Apocynaceae. Some species of Rauwolfia, particularly Rauwolfia Serpentina, are known for their medicinal properties and are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions such as hypertension and mental disorders. The plant contains alkaloids that can have potent physiological effects.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Rauwolfia
A plant genus of the APOCYNACEAE or dogbane family. Alkaloids from plants in this genus have been used as tranquilizers and antihypertensive agents. RESERPINE is derived from R. serpentina.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of rauwolfia in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of rauwolfia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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