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Jalap vs Convolvulin - What's the difference?

jalap | convolvulin |

As nouns the difference between jalap and convolvulin

is that jalap is a cathartic drug consisting of the tuberous roots of ipomoea purga , a convolvulaceous plant found in mexico while convolvulin is (organic compound) a glucoside occurring in jalap (the root of a convolvulaceous plant), used as a purgative.

jalap

English

Noun

(-) (wikipedia jalap)
  • A cathartic drug consisting of the tuberous roots of Ipomoea purga , a convolvulaceous plant found in Mexico.

    • Derived terms

    * false jalap

    convolvulin

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (organic compound) A glucoside occurring in jalap (the root of a convolvulaceous plant), used as a purgative.
    • (Webster 1913)