Cantharis

/kænˈθɑːrɪs/

/kænˈθɛrɪs/

Translation of "cantharis" into Russian

Noun

/kænˈθɑːrɪs/

/kænˈθɛrɪs/

cantharis

cantharides pl

кантарис

The cantharis is often used in homeopathic remedies.

Кантарис часто используется в гомеопатических средствах.

Noun

cantharis

cantharides pl

cantharis

Cantharides are used in some traditional medicines.

Кантариды используются в некоторых традиционных лекарствах.

Noun

/kænˈθɑːrɪs/

/kænˈθɛrɪs/

(Pharmacology, homeopathy) A preparation made from the dried bodies of the Spanish fly, formerly used as a vesicant or supposed aphrodisiac.

The apothecary offered a tincture of cantharis, claiming it had potent medicinal properties.

A blister beetle, especially the Spanish fly (Lytta vesicatoria), whose dried bodies are used medicinally.

A single cantharis can raise painful blisters if handled carelessly.

Noun

A preparation of dried and powdered blister beetles, especially the Spanish fly, used historically as a counterirritant and aphrodisiac.

The apothecary offered cantharides as a remedy, though its use was controversial due to potential side effects.

The plural of cantharis; the blister beetles themselves, especially the Spanish fly.

Historically, apothecaries would collect cantharides from fields at dawn.

Proper noun

A genus of soldier beetles (family Cantharidae) whose species are commonly found on flowers and have soft, leathery elytra.

Cantharis fusca is a widespread European species that preys on aphids.