gelsemium
/dʒɛlˈsiːmɪəm
/noun
1 [mass noun] A preparation of the rhizome of yellow jasmine, used in homeopathy to treat flu-like symptoms.For obstetrics gelsemium is extremely important.
2A plant of a genus that includes the yellow jasmine.
- Genus Gelsemium, family Loganiaceae.
Origin
Late 19th century: modern Latin, from Italian gelsomino 'jasmine'.