巴豆 (bā dòu) — croton seed (a traditional Chinese medicinal herb with strong purgative properties)

Definition

Examples

• 中医常用巴豆来治疗便秘。
  Zhōng yī cháng yòng bā dòu lái zhì liáo biàn mì.
  Traditional Chinese medicine often uses croton seeds to treat constipation.
• 巴豆有毒性，使用前必须经过炮制。
  bā dòu Yǒu dú xìng, shǐ yòng qián bì xū jīng guò páo zhì.
  Croton seeds are toxic and must be processed before use.
• 他在药店里买了一小包巴豆。
  Tā zài yào diàn lǐ mǎi le yì xiǎo bāo bā dòu.
  He bought a small packet of croton seeds at the pharmacy.