ALL meanings of hydrastine
hy·dras·tine
H h - noun hydrastine an alkaloid, C 21 H 21 NO 6 , that is extracted from the roots of goldenseal and forms prismatic crystals: used as an astringent and to inhibit uterine bleeding. 1
- noun hydrastine (organic chemistry) A natural alkaloid present in goldenseal. 0
- noun hydrastine a white poisonous alkaloid extracted from the roots of the goldenseal: has been used in medicine (in the form of one of its water-soluble salts) to contract the uterus and arrest haemorrhage. Formula: C21H21NO6 0
- noun hydrastine a bitter, crystalline alkaloid, C21H21NO6, extracted from the rootstock of the goldenseal 0