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Araroba
Translation of "araroba" into Russian
araroba
Noun
UK
/ˌær.əˈrəʊ.bə/
US
/ˌɛr.əˈroʊ.bə/
araroba
ararobas pl
The araroba is used in traditional medicine.
Арароба используется в традиционной медицине.
Definitions
araroba
Noun
UK
/ˌær.əˈrəʊ.bə/
US
/ˌɛr.əˈroʊ.bə/
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
UK
/ˌær.əˈrəʊ.bə/
US
/ˌɛr.əˈroʊ.bə/
Relating to, derived from, or containing araroba.
The pharmacist prepared an araroba ointment for the patient.