Chemical Compounds In Traditional Medicine

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a sticky substance obtained from the tree Acacia nilotica, commonly used in traditional medicine and as a binding agent in pharmaceuticals

  • Accroides resin is a type of resin derived from the tree Acacia accroides.
  • I heard that accroides resin is used in some traditional medicines.
  • Hey, have you seen that cool necklace made with accroides resin?
  • Her words were like accroides resin, sticky and hard to remove from the conversation.

noun a chemical compound that acts as an analgesic or pain reliever

  • Adonidin is a chemical compound found in certain plants.
  • I heard adonidin is supposed to help with headaches.
  • Have you tried that new adonidin stuff for pain relief?
  • Her voice was like adonidin, soothing and calming.