Organisms

Justicia

A plant genus in the family ACANTHACEAE. Adhatoda vasica Nees is a source of vasicine.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

A plant genus in the family ACANTHACEAE. Adhatoda vasica Nees is a source of vasicine.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Adhatoda
  • Adhatoda vasica
  • Justicia adhatoda
  • Malabar-nut
  • Malabar nut
  • Malabar-nuts

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Aspects Covered

20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2016 (2002)

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Previous Indexing

  • Plants, Medicinal (1968-2001)

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.583w.040w.650w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Justicia. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D027902. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D027902
  2. Justicia. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justicia_(plant)
  3. Justicia. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2046390