What is colchicum used to treat? The ancient remedy and modern drug colchicine
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Derived from the autumn crocus, or *Colchicum autumnale* plant, the substance known as colchicum has a history of use dating back centuries, though its modern pharmaceutical derivative, colchicine, is what is primarily used today. In fact, it was used to treat gout in ancient Egypt around 1500 BC.