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Hydrastine

Hy-dras′tine

,
Noun.
(Chem.)
An alkaloid, found in the rootstock of the golden seal (
Hydrastis Canadensis
), and extracted as a bitter, white, crystalline substance. It is used as a tonic and febrifuge.

Definition 2024


hydrastine

hydrastine

English

Noun

hydrastine (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A natural alkaloid present in goldenseal.

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