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"Rauwolfia" Definition

noun

Any of various tropical trees and shrubs of the genus Rauvolfia, especially R. serpentina, of southeast Asia, the root of which is the source of tranquilizing alkaloid drugs such as reserpine.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

The dried root or an extract from the root of a rauwolfia (especially of Asia) used chiefly in the treatment of hypertension.

Source: Merriam-Webster

Any of a genus ( syn. ) of pantropical trees and shrubs of the dogbane family that yield medicinal alkaloids (as reserpine).

Source: Merriam-Webster

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