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Curculigo orchioides
Documented for Demulcent
Curculigo orchioides
Demulcent is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Traditional actions & properties 1 regions
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Curculigo orchioides
Documented for Dermatosis
Curculigo orchioides
Dermatosis 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 care 1 regions
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Curculigo orchioides
Documented for Diarrhea
Curculigo orchioides
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 countries a…
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Curculigo orchioides
Documented for Diuretic
Curculigo orchioides
A historical action term for increasing urine production. It does not identify a safe plant, dose, preparation or appropriate clinical use.
Urinary & kidney 1 regions
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