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Ipomoea

Medical Definition: A plant genus in the family CONVOLVULACEAE best known for morning glories (a common name also used with CONVOLVULUS) and sweet potato.
Guide Notes: for morning glory check whether it is IPOMOEA or CONVOLVULUS; specify Plant Components; for /Chem crd with D tree compound and/or Preparation; for therap. coordinate with Food or Toxicity or Diseases and PHYTOTHERAPY
Ipomoea Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Ipomoea batatas - A plant species of the genus IPOMOEA, family CONVOLVULACEAE. Some cultivars are sweet and edible whereas bitter varieties are a source of SAPONINS. This sweet potato is sometimes referred to as a yam (DIOSCOREA).

Ipomoea Medical Definitions and Terms

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