Organisms

Rhamnus

A plant genus of the family RHAMNACEAE. This genus is often called buckthorn but should not be confused with HIPPOPHAE or KARWINSKIA. Some RHAMNUS species have been reclassified into this genus. F. purshiana bark is cascara sagrada. Members contain frangulanin, frangulin, and anthraquinones such as EMODIN.

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Abstract

A plant genus of the family RHAMNACEAE. This genus is often called buckthorn but should not be confused with HIPPOPHAE or KARWINSKIA. Some RHAMNUS species have been reclassified into this genus. F. purshiana bark is cascara sagrada. Members contain frangulanin, frangulin, and anthraquinones such as EMODIN.

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Synonyms

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  • Cascara Buckthorn
  • Cascara Sagrada
  • Frangula
  • Frangula alnus
  • Frangula purshiana
  • Rhamnus frangula
  • Rhamnus purshiana
  • Sacred Bark
  • Buckthorn, Cascara
  • Buckthorns, Cascara
  • Frangulas

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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

2019(1991)

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.859.937w.437w.316w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Rhamnus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D031955. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D031955
  2. Rhamnus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhamnus_(plant)
  3. Rhamnus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q79190