Barbados
Barbados
Barbados (pronunciation: /bɑːrˈbeɪdɒs/), is not only a country in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies, but also a term used in the medical field. The etymology of the term is derived from the Portuguese 'os barbados', meaning 'the bearded ones', in reference to the fig trees found on the island that have a bearded appearance.
In the medical context, Barbados is associated with the Barbados Cherry, a fruit rich in Vitamin C and used in traditional medicine. It is also linked to the Barbados Nut, a plant used in herbal medicine for its purgative properties.
Barbados Cherry
The Barbados Cherry (pronunciation: /bɑːrˈbeɪdɒs ˈtʃɛri/), also known as Acerola, is a significant source of Vitamin C. It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, flu, and scurvy.
Barbados Nut
The Barbados Nut (pronunciation: /bɑːrˈbeɪdɒs nʌt/), also known as Jatropha curcas, is a plant used in herbal medicine. Its seeds are used for their purgative properties, and the plant is also used to treat skin conditions and inflammation.
Related Terms
- Vitamin C: An essential nutrient involved in the repair of tissue and the enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters.
- Scurvy: A disease resulting from a lack of vitamin C.
- Purgative: A substance that loosens the bowels.
- Inflammation: A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Barbados
- Wikipedia's article - Barbados
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