NIH MeSH · D031328Organisms
Ajuga
Also known asAjugas · Bugle · Bugles
Definition
A plant genus of the family LAMIACEAE that contains cyasterone, ajugasterone, 20-hydroxyecdysone, 8-acetylharpagide (an iridoid glycoside).
MeSH classification
- B01.875.800.575.912.250.583.520.051
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Common questions about Ajuga
What does Ajuga mean in medicine?
A plant genus of the family LAMIACEAE that contains cyasterone, ajugasterone, 20-hydroxyecdysone, 8-acetylharpagide (an iridoid glycoside). This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Ajuga known by any other names?
Yes. Ajuga is also referred to as Ajugas, Bugle, Bugles in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Ajuga sit in the medical classification?
Ajuga falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.583.520.051). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D031328) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗