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SOURCE82,871 records
USDA Dr. Duke Ethnobotanical Databaseethnobotany / 1992-2016 archive

Historical plant-use records, references and geographic context.

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SOURCE40,292 records
World Checklist of Useful Plant Speciestaxonomy / 2020

Global useful-plant taxonomy and use-category backbone.

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SAFETY11,987 records
Botanical identity requires reviewidentity / caution

The taxon has not yet reached a curated identity state. Common-name matching alone should not be used for preparation decisions.

caution
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SAFETY3,013 records
Poison-use dataset flagtoxicity / high

The useful-plant source dataset marks this taxon in a poison-use category. This is a screening signal, not a complete toxicology assessment.

high
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USE2,603 records
FeverImmune, infection & fever

Fever is the condition or symptom label preserved in the historical source data. The label may be older, broader or less precise than current diagnostic terminology.

Immune, infection & fevertraditional
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USE2,313 records
DiureticUrinary & kidney

A historical action term for increasing urine production. It does not identify a safe plant, dose, preparation or appropriate clinical use.

Urinary & kidneytraditional
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USE1,738 records
TonicTraditional actions & properties

A broad historical label for preparations believed to restore or support general function. The term is nonspecific and does not describe a modern diagnosis or measurable effect.

Traditional actions & propertiestraditional
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USE1,655 records
PoisonToxicology & hazardous use

Poison is retained as a hazardous, toxicological or harmful-use term. It is presented for completeness and research, never as a practical instruction.

Toxicology & hazardous usetraditional
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USE1,455 records
SoreSkin, wounds & external care

Sore is the condition or symptom label preserved in the historical source data. The label may be older, broader or less precise than current diagnostic terminology.

Skin, wounds & external caretraditional
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USE1,449 records
TumorCancer & abnormal growth

Tumor is the condition or symptom label preserved in the historical source data. The label may be older, broader or less precise than current diagnostic terminology.

Cancer & abnormal growthtraditional
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USE1,324 records
RheumatismPain, inflammation & musculoskeletal

Rheumatism is the condition or symptom label preserved in the historical source data. The label may be older, broader or less precise than current diagnostic terminology.

Pain, inflammation & musculoskeletaltraditional
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USE1,316 records
AstringentSkin, wounds & external care

A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.

Skin, wounds & external caretraditional
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USE1,199 records
CancerCancer & abnormal growth

A disease of cellular proliferation that is malignant and primary, characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation, local cell invasion and metastasis.

Cancer & abnormal growthtraditional
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USE1,183 records
VermifugeDigestive & gastrointestinal

A historical term for a substance used to expel intestinal worms. It is not evidence that a plant is safe or effective for parasitic infection.

Digestive & gastrointestinaltraditional
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USE1,168 records
DiarrheaDigestive & gastrointestinal

A gastrointestinal system disease described as the condition of having frequent loose or liquid bowel movements. Acute diarrhea is a common cause of death in developing countrie...

Digestive & gastrointestinaltraditional
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USE1,167 records
DysenteryDigestive & gastrointestinal

An intestinal infectious disease that involves inflammation of the intestines, especially colon, due to chemical irritants, bacteria, protozoa, or parasitic worms, which results...

Digestive & gastrointestinaltraditional
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USE1,040 records
CoughRespiratory & ENT

Cough is the condition or symptom label preserved in the historical source data. The label may be older, broader or less precise than current diagnostic terminology.

Respiratory & ENTtraditional
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USE978 records
WoundSkin, wounds & external care

Wound is the condition or symptom label preserved in the historical source data. The label may be older, broader or less precise than current diagnostic terminology.

Skin, wounds & external caretraditional
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USE934 records
StimulantNervous system, sleep & mood

Stimulant is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.

Nervous system, sleep & moodtraditional
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USE896 records
PurgativeDigestive & gastrointestinal

Purgative is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.

Digestive & gastrointestinaltraditional
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USE869 records
StomachicDigestive & gastrointestinal

A historical action term for preparations associated with appetite or digestive comfort.

Digestive & gastrointestinaltraditional
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USE865 records
AnodyneNervous system, sleep & mood

A historical term for a substance used to relieve pain.

Nervous system, sleep & moodtraditional
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USE766 records
ExpectorantRespiratory & ENT

A traditional action term for preparations intended to help loosen or move respiratory secretions.

Respiratory & ENTtraditional
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USE765 records
CarminativeDigestive & gastrointestinal

A traditional action term for aromatic preparations associated with gas and digestive discomfort.

Digestive & gastrointestinaltraditional
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USE751 records
SkinSkin, wounds & external care

Skin is the condition or symptom label preserved in the historical source data. The label may be older, broader or less precise than current diagnostic terminology.

Skin, wounds & external caretraditional
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USE742 records
LaxativeDigestive & gastrointestinal

Laxative is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.

Digestive & gastrointestinaltraditional
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USE700 records
ColdRespiratory & ENT

An obstructive lung disease that is a chronic and progressive disorder of small airways in the lungs and that is characterized by irreversible airflow obstruction, typically ide...

Respiratory & ENTtraditional
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USE691 records
HeadachePain, inflammation & musculoskeletal

Headache is the condition or symptom label preserved in the historical source data. The label may be older, broader or less precise than current diagnostic terminology.

Pain, inflammation & musculoskeletaltraditional
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USE675 records
EmmenagogueReproductive & sexual health

A historical term for substances used to stimulate menstrual flow. Some plants carrying this label may be unsafe in pregnancy.

Reproductive & sexual healthtraditional
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USE643 records
EmeticDigestive & gastrointestinal

Emetic is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.

Digestive & gastrointestinaltraditional
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USE617 records
DepurativeTraditional actions & properties

A historical and nonspecific term for preparations believed to cleanse or purify the body or blood.

Traditional actions & propertiestraditional
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USE609 records
PiscicideToxicology & hazardous use

Piscicide is retained as a hazardous, toxicological or harmful-use term. It is presented for completeness and research, never as a practical instruction.

Toxicology & hazardous usetraditional
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USE600 records
AsthmaRespiratory & ENT

A bronchial disease that is characterized by chronic inflammation and narrowing of the airways, which is caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors. The diseas...

Respiratory & ENTtraditional
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USE585 records
SedativeNervous system, sleep & mood

Sedative is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.

Nervous system, sleep & moodtraditional
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USE566 records
Snake biteInjury, bites & first aid

Snake bite is the condition or symptom label preserved in the historical source data. The label may be older, broader or less precise than current diagnostic terminology.

Injury, bites & first aidtraditional
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USE562 records
SpasmPain, inflammation & musculoskeletal

Spasm is the condition or symptom label preserved in the historical source data. The label may be older, broader or less precise than current diagnostic terminology.

Pain, inflammation & musculoskeletaltraditional
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