asclepin

(as’klep-in). 1. A poisonous cathartic, diaphoretic, and alterant principle obtainable from asclepiad in. 2. A proprietary alterative, evacuant, tonic, and sedative from A scle’ pias tubevo’sa. lose, 2-4 gr. (0.13-0.26 gm.). (as’ko-karp) [Gr. doxés bag καρπός fruit]. The developed fructification in ascomycetes, including asci and ascospores.