Ouabain meaning

A white poisonous glycoside, C₂₉ H₄₄ O₁₂ , extracted from the seeds of several African trees of the genera Strophanthus and Acokanthera, that is used as a dart poison in some parts of Africa.

A poisonous glycoside, C₂₉H₄₄O₁₂8H₂O, made chiefly from the seeds of an African plant (Strophanthus gratus) of the dogbane family: it is used in medicine as a substitute for digitalis.

A white poisonous glycoside, C₂₉ H₄₄ O₁₂ , extracted from the seeds of certain African trees of the genera Strophanthus and Acokanthera, that is used as a dart poison in some parts of Africa and has been used to treat congestive heart failure.