What is another word for Calabar Bean?
Pronunciation: [kˈalɐbˌɑː bˈiːn] (IPA) 
Calabar Bean is a medicinal plant that is native to Africa, primarily Nigeria and Cameroon. It belongs to the Fabaceae family, and the scientific name is Physostigma venenosum. The plant is highly poisonous, with its seeds containing a toxic alkaloid called physostigmine. Calabar Bean is also known by other names, including Ordeal Bean, Chop Nut, and Esere in Nigeria. Other synonyms for Calabar Bean include Ignatia Bean, St. Ignatius Bean, and Counter Poison, which refers to its use as an antidote for snake bites. Despite its toxicity, Calabar Bean is used in traditional African medicine for its various therapeutic properties and continues to be a significant source of research for modern medicine.
