BUXUS
\bˈʌksəs], \bˈʌksəs], \b_ˈʌ_k_s_ə_s]\
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The Box-tree, (F.) Buis ou Bouis. The leaves are bitter and aromatic, and, as such, have been used in medicine, in cases of worms, dyspepsia, &c., in the form of decoction. They are sometimes, also, | added to beer. The seed was anciently called Carthe'gon.
By Robley Dunglison
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