Organisms

Viburnum

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Cramp Bark
  • Cranberry, Highbush
  • Highbush Cranberry
  • Bark, Cramp
  • Barks, Cramp
  • Cramp Barks
  • Cranberries, Highbush
  • Highbush Cranberries
  • Viburnums

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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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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with true cranberry = VACCINIUM MACROCARPON

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History Note

2002

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Previous Indexing

  • Plants (1966-2001)

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.328w.500w.750w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Viburnum. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D027925. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D027925
  2. Viburnum. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viburnum
  3. Viburnum. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q158492