RUTA
\ɹˈuːtə], \ɹˈuːtə], \ɹ_ˈuː_t_ə]\
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By William R. Warner
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Ord. Rutaceae. Sex. Syst. Decandria Monogynia. The plant has a strong, ungrateful odour, and bitter pungent taste. It is acrid, so as to blister the skin. Its properties are reputed to be tonic, stimulant, antispasmodic, and emmenagogue. The leaves are officinal-Ruta. (Ph. U. S.)
By Robley Dunglison
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].