KALMIA LATIFOLIA
\kˈalmiə lˌatɪfˈə͡ʊli͡ə], \kˈalmiə lˌatɪfˈəʊliə], \k_ˈa_l_m_i__ə l_ˌa_t_ɪ_f_ˈəʊ_l_iə]\
Definitions of KALMIA LATIFOLIA
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- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
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By Princeton University
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Broad-leaved Kalmia. This plant kills sheep and other animals. The Indians use it as a poison. The powdered leaves have been applied successfully in tinea capitis; and a decoction of it has been used for the itch. The powder, mixed with lard, has been applied in herpes.
By Robley Dunglison
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