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Araroba

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Translation of "araroba" into Russian

araroba
Noun
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araroba
ararobas pl
арароба
The araroba is used in traditional medicine.
Арароба используется в традиционной медицине.

Definitions

araroba
Noun
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A reddish-brown medicinal powder, also called Goa powder, consisting chiefly of anthracene derivatives obtained from the trunk of the Brazilian leguminous tree Andira araroba; formerly used to treat psoriasis, eczema, and other skin diseases.
In the nineteenth century dermatologists prescribed araroba for stubborn cases of psoriasis.
The Brazilian leguminous tree (Andira araroba) that yields this medicinal powder.
The dense forests of Bahia once supplied Europe with the araroba needed for medicinal preparations.
araroba
Adjective
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Relating to, derived from, or containing araroba.
The pharmacist prepared an araroba ointment for the patient.