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bryonia alba

 

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Noun bryonia alba has 1 sense
  1. white bryony, devil's turnip, Bryonia alba - white-flowered vine having thick roots and bearing small black berries; Europe to Iran
    --1 is a kind of bryony, briony

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Bryonia Alba

Description:

Bryonia alba is a flowering plant in the cucumber family, native to central and eastern Europe. It is commonly known as white bryony and is known for its medicinal properties.

Senses:

  1. Noun (Botany):

    A perennial vine with heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers, characterized by its vigorous growth and ability to climb using tendrils.

    Example sentence: The bryonia alba plant is often used in traditional herbal medicine.

  2. Noun (Medicine):

    A homeopathic remedy made from the root of the Bryonia alba plant, commonly used to treat inflammatory conditions and respiratory disorders.

    Example sentence: The patient was prescribed a dose of Bryonia alba to relieve their bronchitis symptoms.

  3. Adjective:

    Relating to or derived from the Bryonia alba plant.

    Example sentence: The herbal tea had a distinctive bryonia alba flavor.

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