Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A genus of gamopetalous plants of the order Rubiaceæ and the tribe Hedyotideæ, known by the many minute angled seeds, narrow leaves, entire stipules, and four stamens.

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Examples

  • In a study by We Dian, people with chronic gastritis received Clearing Heat and Nourishing Stomach Decoction containing gentiana, oldenlandia, dandelion, tang kuei, peony, licorice, and curcuma.

    The Best Alternative Medicine Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier 2000

  • In a study by We Dian, people with chronic gastritis received Clearing Heat and Nourishing Stomach Decoction containing gentiana, oldenlandia, dandelion, tang kuei, peony, licorice, and curcuma.

    The Best Alternative Medicine Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier 2000

  • Two patients also were taking oldenlandia, a Chinese herb for lung cancer.

    Health News from Medical News Today 2008

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