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Marrubium

Medical Definition:	A plant genus of the LAMIACEAE family that contains marrubiin (a labdane diterpene). It is known as a traditional medicinal for sore throat.
Guide Notes:	X ref HOREHOUND: HOREHOUND, BLACK see BALLOTA and HOREHOUND, WATER see LYCOPUS are 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 i
Also Called:	Marrubium vulgare
Previously Indexed:	Plants, Medicinal (1966-2001)

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