1. relating to or derived from jalap, a medicinal plant
Usage: medical; botanical

Examples

• The jalapic resin was extracted from the plant’s tuberous roots.
• Jalapic acid is found in certain species of morning glory plants.
• The pharmacist prepared a jalapic compound for the patient.
• Historical medical texts describe various jalapic preparations.
• The jalapic properties of the plant made it valuable in traditional medicine.