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an·di·ra

(an-dī'ră),
The bark of Andira inermis, a leguminous tree of tropical America, used as an emetic, purgative, and anthelmintic.
Synonym(s): cabbage tree, worm bark
[West Indian native name]
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cabbage tree

A tree from tropical America and West Africa, the bark of which has been used as a folk remedy to expel intestinal worms, as an antifungal and to kill fish in rivers. Given its toxicity, is not recommended in modern herbal medicine practice.

Toxic effects
Vomiting, fever, delirium, death.
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And he said: "Cocu played for Barcelona for six years and that's not something that is very easy, especially for a foreigner.
There always has to be an idea behind it," Cocu said.
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There was still time for Cocu to notch his second of the night but it was not enough for the hosts.
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The 32-year-old was originally asked to lose 40% of his pay packet, but Cocu refused, offering a 20% reduction instead.
Fabio Rochemback fired in a low drive, which Cocu got a toe on.
In the cases of COCU and full communion, long-standing Special Committees recommended affirmative actions to the churchwide General Assembly.