NIH MeSH · D032429Organisms
Alpinia
Also known asAlpinias · Alpinia galanga · Alpinia galangas · galanga, Alpinia · Galanga · Galangas
Definition
A plant genus of the family ZINGIBERACEAE. Members contain galangin, yakuchinone-A, and diarylheptanoids.
MeSH classification
- B01.875.800.575.912.250.618.937.900.033
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Common questions about Alpinia
What does Alpinia mean in medicine?
A plant genus of the family ZINGIBERACEAE. Members contain galangin, yakuchinone-A, and diarylheptanoids. 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 Alpinia known by any other names?
Yes. Alpinia is also referred to as Alpinias, Alpinia galanga, Alpinia galangas, galanga, Alpinia 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 Alpinia sit in the medical classification?
Alpinia falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.618.937.900.033). 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 (D032429) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗