podophyllum Definition
- 1a herbaceous perennial plant of the barberry family, native to eastern North America and East Asia, which has large leaves and bears yellow or red fruit.
- 2a resin obtained from the root of the May apple, used in medicine as a purgative and to treat skin conditions.
Using podophyllum: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "podophyllum" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Podophyllum peltatum is commonly known as Mayapple.
Example
Podophyllin is a resinous powder obtained from the rhizome of Podophyllum plant.
Origins of podophyllum
from Greek 'podos' meaning 'foot' and 'phyllon' meaning 'leaf'
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Summary: podophyllum in Brief
Podophyllum [ˌpɒdəʊˈfɪləm] refers to a herbaceous perennial plant with large leaves and yellow or red fruit, or a resin obtained from the root of the May apple. The plant is commonly known as Mayapple and the resin is used in medicine as a purgative and to treat skin conditions.
