noun
- A brownish powder obtained from the heartwood of a tropical South American tree, used historically as a remedy for skin diseases.
Usage: archaic; also called goa powder or araroba powder
Examples
- Araroba was once a popular treatment for ringworm and other fungal infections.
- The powder derived from araroba wood had antimicrobial properties valued in traditional medicine.
- Dermatologists of the 19th century frequently prescribed araroba for stubborn skin conditions.