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Preferred term

Viburnum  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Bark, Cramp
  • Barks, Cramp
  • Cramp Bark
  • Cramp Barks
  • Cranberries, Highbush
  • Cranberry, Highbush
  • Highbush Cranberries
  • Highbush Cranberry

Note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2002

In other languages

  • Finnish

  • heisien kasvisuku
  • heisien suku
  • Viburnum
  • Swedish

URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D027925

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