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Thuja occidentalis
Documented for Abortifacient
Thuja occidentalis
Abortifacient is retained as a hazardous, toxicological or harmful-use term. It is presented for completeness and research, never as a practical instruction.
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Thuja occidentalis
Documented for Alterative
Thuja occidentalis
A historical herbal term for gradual improvement of general function or elimination; it has no single modern medical definition.
Traditional actions & properties 1 regions
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Thuja occidentalis
Documented for Antiseptic
Thuja occidentalis
Antiseptic is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Immune, infection & fever 1 regions
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Thuja occidentalis
Documented for Arthritis
Thuja occidentalis
A bone inflammation disease that involves a response to irritation or injury, characterized by joint pain, swelling, stiffness located_in joint.
Pain, inflammation & musculoskeletal 1 regions
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Thuja occidentalis
Documented for Astringent
Thuja occidentalis
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Skin, wounds & external care 1 regions
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