rauwolfia
rau·wol·fia
noun \rau̇-ˈwu̇l-fē-ə, rȯ-\Definition of RAUWOLFIA
1
: any of a genus (Rauvolfia syn. Rauwolfia) of pantropical trees and shrubs of the dogbane family that yield medicinal alkaloids (as reserpine)
2
: the dried root or an extract from the root of a rauwolfia (especially Rauvolfia serpentina of Asia) used chiefly in the treatment of hypertension
Origin of RAUWOLFIA
New Latin, from Leonhard Rauwolf †1596 German botanist
First Known Use: 1752
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