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Ilex
Medical Definition: | A plant genus of the family AQUIFOLIACEAE. The common name of 'holly' usually refers to this genus but may sometimes refer to similar looking plants of the MAHONIA or QUERCUS genus. |
Guide Notes: | X ref HOLLY: restrict to ILEX; SEA HOLLY see ERYNGIUM is also available; X ref ALDER, BLACK: ALDER see ALNUS is also available; prefer specific plant; coord with specific PLANT COMPONENTS term if pertinent; for use in therapy coord IM with PHYTOTHERAPY (I |
Also Called: | Holly,Ilex verticillata,Winterberry |
Ilex guayusa - A plant species of the family AQUIFOLIACEAE known for ritual use by Amazonian Jivaro Indians. | |
Ilex paraguariensis - A plant species of the family AQUIFOLIACEAE. An infusion of the leaves is commonly drunk in South America for stimulating effect in much the same manner as coffee is in other cultures. | |
Ilex vomitoria - A plant species of the family AQUIFOLIACEAE. It has been used to induce vomiting in purification rites. |
Ilex Medical Definitions and Terms
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