A species of bindweed or Convolvulus (C. Scammonia). An inspissated sap obtained from the root of the Convolvulus Scammonia, of a blackish gray color, a nauseous smell like that of old cheese, and a somewhat acrid taste. It is used in medicine as a cathartic.
n.Ipomoea orizabensis, morning glory generic term noun, natural resin generic term noun, Convolvulus scammonia, convolvulus generic term
Vogais: aoy
Consoantes: scmmn
samoan, saxony, scazon, scummy, shammy, shamoy, simony, summon, scam, scan.