Colocynth

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Citrullus colocynthis is a perennial desert vine in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, used in traditional medicine as a laxative, emetic, and diuretic. Aka Abu Jahl's melon, colocynth, bitter apple, bitter cucumber, egusi, vine of Sodom, or wild gourd.

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