DICTAMNUS ALBUS
\dˈɪktamnəs ˈalbəs], \dˈɪktamnəs ˈalbəs], \d_ˈɪ_k_t_a_m_n_ə_s ˈa_l_b_ə_s]\
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from Dictamnus, a town in Crete; D. Fraxinella, Fraxinella, F. Dictamnus, White Fraxinella, Bastard Dittany, (F.) Dictamne, Fraxinelle. The fresh root has been considered nervine, anthelmintic, and emmenogogue. It is not used.
By Robley Dunglison
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