What is another word for rhamnus?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈamnəs] (IPA)

Rhamnus is a genus of plants that is well-known for its medicinal properties. It is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine as a natural remedy for various ailments. The plant is synonymous with several other terms, including buckthorn, alder buckthorn, and Carolina buckthorn. Other commonly used synonyms for rhamnus include purging buckthorn, cascara sagrada, and Indian barberry. The plant's leaves and bark are rich in anthraquinones, which are known for their laxative and anti-inflammatory properties. Due to its many health benefits, rhamnus is widely used in the preparation of herbal supplements and natural remedies. Whether you call it rhamnus, buckthorn, or cascara sagrada, this plant is an essential ingredient in many ancient medicinal practices.

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Usage examples for Rhamnus

Amongst trees the Conifers are conspicuous at Lamteng, and all are of genera typical both of Europe and North America: namely, silver fir, spruce, larch, and juniper, besides the yew: there are also species of birch, alder, ash, apple, oak, willow, cherry, bird-cherry, mountain-ash, thorn, walnut, hazel, maple, poplar, ivy, holly, Andromeda, rhamnus.
"Himalayan Journals V2."
J. D. Hooker
But when Micion, with a large force of Macedonians and mercenaries, began to pillage the sea-coast, having made a descent upon rhamnus, and overrun the neighboring country, Phocion led out the Athenians to attack him.
"Plutarch-Lives-of-the-noble-Grecians-and-Romans"
Clough, Arthur Hugh
He recovered, however, and, as soon as he was in a condition to take the field, won over divers cities which had revolted from him, and made an incursion into Attica, where he took Eleusis and rhamnus and wasted the country thereabout.
"Plutarch-Lives-of-the-noble-Grecians-and-Romans"
Clough, Arthur Hugh

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