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Agave

Medical Definition:	A genus known for fibers obtained from their leaves: sisal from A. sisalana, henequen from A. fourcroyoides and A. cantala, or Manila-Maguey fiber from A. cantala. Some species provide a sap that is fermented to an intoxicating drink, called pulque in Mexico. Some contain agavesides.
Guide Notes:	X ref CENTURY PLANT: CENTAURY = CENTAURIUM is also available; coord with specific PLANT COMPONENTS term if pertinent; for use in therapy coord IM with PHYTOTHERAPY (IM) + disease/drug ther (IM) + PLANT PREPARATION or its indentations/ther use (IM or NIM)
Also Called:	Century Plant,Maguey
Previously Indexed:	Plants, Medicinal (1966-2001)

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