noun
- a resinous purgative substance obtained from the root of the jalap plant
Usage: medical; botanical
Examples
- Jalapin was historically used as a strong laxative in traditional medicine.
- The pharmacist explained that jalapin is derived from a Mexican plant.
- Early physicians prescribed jalapin for digestive ailments.
- The bitter taste of jalapin made it unpalatable to most patients.
- Modern medicine has largely replaced jalapin with safer alternatives.