BALSAMITA SUAVEOLENS
\bˌɔːlsɐmˈiːtə sjˈuːe͡ɪvˌə͡ʊlənz], \bˌɔːlsɐmˈiːtə sjˈuːeɪvˌəʊlənz], \b_ˌɔː_l_s_ɐ_m_ˈiː_t_ə s_j_ˈuː_eɪ_v_ˌəʊ_l_ə_n_z]\
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A plant, common in the south of France, and cultivated in the gardens; where it bears the names of Menthe coq ou romaine, Grand baume, Baume coq ou Costus des Jardins. Its smell is strong and aromatic, and taste hot. It is used for the same purposes as tansey, i. e. as a stimulant, vermifuge, &c.
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Tanacetum balsamita-b. Vulgaris, Tanacetum balsamita.
By Robley Dunglison
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