rauwolfia

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rau·wol·fia | \ rau̇-ˈwu̇l-fē-ə

, rȯ-\

Definition of rauwolfia

1 : any of a genus (Rauvolfia synonym Rauwolfia) of pantropical trees and shrubs of the dogbane family that yield medicinal alkaloids (such 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

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The first known use of rauwolfia was in 1739

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rauwolfia

noun

rau·wol·fia | \ rau̇-ˈwu̇l-fē-ə

, rȯ-

Medical Definition of rauwolfia

1 : any of a genus (Rauvolfia synonym Rauwolfia) of tropical trees and shrubs of the dogbane family (Apocynaceae) 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