NIH MeSH · D031051Organisms
Alstonia
Also known asAlstonias · Alstonia scholaris · Milky Pine · Milky Pines · Pine, Milky · Pines, Milky
Definition
A plant genus of the family APOCYNACEAE. Members contain echitovenidine, echitamine, venenatine (an indole alkaloid), and anti-inflammatory triterpenoids
MeSH classification
- B01.875.800.575.912.250.456.500.043
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Common questions about Alstonia
What does Alstonia mean in medicine?
A plant genus of the family APOCYNACEAE. Members contain echitovenidine, echitamine, venenatine (an indole alkaloid), and anti-inflammatory triterpenoids 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 Alstonia known by any other names?
Yes. Alstonia is also referred to as Alstonias, Alstonia scholaris, Milky Pine, Milky Pines 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 Alstonia sit in the medical classification?
Alstonia falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.456.500.043). 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 (D031051) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗