East Indian jalap
now rare
noun
A perennial vine, Operculina turpethum (family Convolvulaceae), which has white flowers and is found throughout South Asia; (also) a medicinal product prepared from the fleshy roots of this plant, typically used as a laxative.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Western Druggist.
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