Bulbocapnin

/ˌbʌlboʊˈkæpnɪn/ noun

Definition

An alkaloid compound found in certain plants of the genus Corydalis, studied for its potential medicinal and analgesic properties.

Etymology

From 'bulbo-' referring to bulbous plants plus 'capnin' from the plant genus Corydalis (formerly Capnos), a botanical compound term.

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Scientists discovered that bulbocapnin, found in a Chinese medicinal plant, has painkilling properties—it's one of thousands of hidden medicines waiting in plants across the world.

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