Definition of Calumba

Ca`lum´ba
n.1.(Med.) The root of a plant (Jateorrhiza Calumba, and probably Cocculus palmatus), indigenous in Mozambique. It has an unpleasantly bitter taste, and is used as a tonic and antiseptic.
American calumba
the Frasera Carolinensis, also called American gentian. Its root has been used in medicine as bitter tonic in place of calumba.


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