Bikh

/bɪk/ noun

Definition

A poisonous plant, likely a variant or alternate name for monkshood or aconite, found in mountainous regions of Asia.

Etymology

From Sanskrit or Persian origins, referring to toxic alpine plants used in traditional medicines and poisons, related to aconite species.

Kelly Says

Bikh has been part of Ayurvedic and Persian medicine for over 2,000 years—used in precise doses as medicine but deadly in larger amounts, it's the ultimate example of 'the dose makes the poison'!

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