frangula
noun
fran·gu·la
ˈfraŋ-gyə-lə 
: the bark of the alder buckthorn used in medicine especially formerly for its laxative properties
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“Frangula.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/frangula. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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