rauwolfia
noun
rau·wol·fia
rau̇-ˈwu̇l-fē-ə 
rȯ-
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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rauwolfia
noun
rau·wol·fia
rau̇-ˈwu̇l-fē-ə
rȯ-
rȯ-
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
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