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ˌpɒd əˈfɪl ɪnpodophyllin
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Podophyllinnoun
a brown bitter gum extracted from the rootstalk of the May apple (Podophyllum peltatum). It is a complex mixture of several substances
Etymology: [From Podophyllum.]
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Podophyllin
Podophyllin is a resinous powder obtained by precipitating an alcoholic tincture of the rhizome of American Mayapple or Podophyllum emodi by means of water acidified with hydrochloric acid. It varies in color from grayish to bright yellow or greenish-brown, the first-named being the purest. It was once commonly used against HPV-induced genital warts because it contains antiwart lignans. Podofilox, a purified form of the main active ingredient, is currently recommended instead due to its higher efficacy and safety. The powder is soluble in alcohol and strong solutions of alkalis, such as ammonia. Its composition is somewhat complex. There are certainly at least two resins in the powder, one of them being soluble and the other insoluble in ether. Each of these contains an active substance, which can be obtained in crystalline form, and is known as podophyllotoxin. It is soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform and boiling water.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Podophyllin
Caustic extract from the roots of Podophyllum peltatum and P. emodi. It contains PODOPHYLLOTOXIN and its congeners and is very irritating to mucous membranes and skin. Podophyllin is a violent purgative that may cause CNS damage and teratogenesis. It is used as a paint for warts, skin neoplasms, and senile keratoses.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of podophyllin in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of podophyllin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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