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Medical Definition of phthisis bulbi. : wasting and shrinkage of the eyeball following destructive diseases of the eye (as panophthalmitis)
What it is: Isatis tinctoria is a flowering plant from the mustard family that grows about 2-4 feet tall and has a root system with a thick taproot that can plunge more than 5 feet in depth. To create the commercial product, the roots are soaked in alcohol to promote the release of the beneficial materials.