scammony
/skam-uh-nee/US // ˈskæm ə ni //UK // (ˈskæmənɪ) //
燃烧弹,燃烧器,燃烧,燃烧吧
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
plural scam·mo·nies.
- : a twining, Asian convolvulus, Convolvulus scammonia.
Examples
When pure or virgin scammony can be procured it is an unnecessary preparation.
Thus Scammony does not act so well, and does not gripe, when the bowels are lined with mucus.
This is probably the case with such as Castor-oil, Scammony, and Jalap, which are simply cathartic in their action.
The resins of Jalap, Scammony, and other such substances, are affirmed to pass out along with them.
Thou cleanest the stomach like scammony, the lungs like hyssop; thou purgest the head like pyrethrig.
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