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What does guaiacum mean?

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Noun
  1. Any of a number of species of tree of the genus Guaiacum, native to the West Indies and parts of the Americas.
  2. The wood or resin of this tree.
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In the United States the guaiacum is grown for decorative purposes in Florida and California.
This preparation is frequently substituted for guaiacum shavings in the preparation of compound decoction of sarsaparilla.
The Hapsburg Charles V also controlled Spain and, consequently, all shipping to and from Hispaniola, where the guaiacum tree grew.
The resin prepared by means of fire from the wood of guaiacum officinale, by natural exudation, by incision, or by heat.
But still, we, the guaiacum, the snow-capped mountains, the condors and serpents, the indigenous men and women resist.
The jalap resin of commerce is generally adulterated with scammony, gum, guaiacum or resin.

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