WRIGHTINE
Wright"ine, n. (Chem.)
Definition: A rare alkaloid found in the bark of an East Indian apocynaceous tree (Wrightia antidysenterica), and extracted as a bitter white crystalline substance. It was formerly used as a remedy for diarrhoea. Called also conessine, and neriine.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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