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Record 1 1999-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacology
DEF

The aromatic bark of a West Indian shrub (Croton eluteria) used for making incense and as a tonic.

CONT

Cascarilla. ... A tonic, stimulant and febrifuge. An additive for bitters, tobacco, liquors.

Key term(s)
  • eluteria bark

French

Domaine(s)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacologie
DEF

Écorce aromatique de Croton eluteria (cascarille), réduite en poudre après dessiccation. Tonique, excitant, fébrifuge. Additif pour amers, tabac, liqueurs.

OBS

À ne pas confondre avec la plante dont on tire cette écorce, et qui s'appelle aussi «cascarille».

Spanish

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