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Preferred term

Rauwolfia  

Type

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Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Rauvolfia
  • Rauvolfias

Note

  • plant only; alkaloids = RAUWOLFIA ALKALOIDS or specifics

Scope note

  • A plant genus of the APOCYNACEAE or dogbane family. Alkaloids from plants in this genus have been used as tranquilizers and antihypertensive agents. RESERPINE is derived from R. serpentina.

History note

  • was in Cat B & D 1963-77

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D011926

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