Organisms

Prunus africana

A plant species in the family ROSACEAE. The bark extract known as pygeum is an ingredient in FOLK REMEDIES.

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Abstract

A plant species in the family ROSACEAE. The bark extract known as pygeum is an ingredient in FOLK REMEDIES.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • African Prune
  • Prune, African
  • Pygeum africanum
  • African Prunes
  • Prunes, African

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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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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.859.937w.500w.625w.250w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Prunus africana. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000068218. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000068218
  2. Prunus africana. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prunus_africana
  3. Prunus africana. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q959738