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Viburnum MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Viburnum
Tree Number(s)
B01.875.800.575.912.250.328.500.750
Unique ID
D027925
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D027925
Annotation
do not confuse with true cranberry = VACCINIUM MACROCARPON
Scope Note
A plant genus in the family CAPRIFOLIACEAE. The common name derives from its traditional use for menstrual cramps. It is a source of viburnine, valerianic acid, vibsanin, and ursolic acid. Note that true cranberry is VACCINIUM MACROCARPON.
Entry Term(s)
Cramp Bark
Cranberry, Highbush
Highbush Cranberry
Registry Number
txid4204
Previous Indexing
Plants (1966-2001)
Public MeSH Note
2002
History Note
2002
Date Established
2002/01/01
Date of Entry
2001/07/25
Revision Date
2021/06/30
Viburnum Preferred
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