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Definition of Conessi
1. Noun. Tropical Asian tree with hard white wood and bark formerly used as a remedy for dysentery and diarrhea.
Exact synonyms: Holarrhena Antidysenterica, Holarrhena Pubescens, Ivory Tree, Kurchee, Kurchi
Group relationships: Genus Holarrhena, Holarrhena
Generic synonyms: Tree
Group relationships: Genus Holarrhena, Holarrhena
Generic synonyms: Tree
Medical Definition of Conessi
1. The bark of Holarrhena antidysenterica (family Apocynaceae), an Indian tree; used as an astringent and in the treatment of dysentery and amoebiasis. Synonym: kurchi bark. Origin: E. Ind. (05 Mar 2000)