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Documented for Tumor
Allium cepa
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 growth 6 regions
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Documented for Expectorant
Allium cepa
A traditional action term for preparations intended to help loosen or move respiratory secretions.
Respiratory & ENT 4 regions
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Documented for Emmenagogue
Allium cepa
A historical term for substances used to stimulate menstrual flow. Some plants carrying this label may be unsafe in pregnancy.
Reproductive & sexual health 4 regions
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Documented for Tuberculosis
Allium cepa
A primary bacterial infectious disease that is located_in lungs, located_in lymph nodes, located_in pericardium, located_in brain, located_in pleura or located_in gastrointestinal …
Respiratory & ENT 3 regions
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Documented for Aphrodisiac
Allium cepa
Aphrodisiac is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Reproductive & sexual health 3 regions
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Documented for Bronchitis
Allium cepa
A bronchial disease that is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes. It is caused by bacteria and viruses. The disease has_symptom cough with mucus, has_symptom shortness of breath,…
Respiratory & ENT 3 regions
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Documented for Cancer
Allium cepa
A disease of cellular proliferation that is malignant and primary, characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation, local cell invasion and metastasis.
Cancer & abnormal growth 3 regions
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Documented for Catarrh
Allium cepa
Catarrh 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 & ENT 3 regions
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Documented for Diuretic
Allium cepa
A historical action term for increasing urine production. It does not identify a safe plant, dose, preparation or appropriate clinical use.
Urinary & kidney 3 regions
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Documented for Vermifuge
Allium cepa
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 & gastrointestinal 3 regions
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Documented for Wart
Allium cepa
Wart 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 3 regions
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Documented for Carminative
Allium cepa
A traditional action term for aromatic preparations associated with gas and digestive discomfort.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 2 regions
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Documented for Cold
Allium cepa
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 identi…
Respiratory & ENT 2 regions
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Documented for Dropsy
Allium cepa
Dropsy 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.
Urinary & kidney 2 regions
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Documented for Abscess
Allium cepa
Abscess 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 2 regions
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Documented for Antiseptic
Allium cepa
Antiseptic is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Immune, infection & fever 2 regions
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Documented for Dysentery
Allium cepa
An intestinal infectious disease that involves inflammation of the intestines, especially colon, due to chemical irritants, bacteria, protozoa, or parasitic worms, which results in…
Digestive & gastrointestinal 2 regions
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Documented for Fever
Allium cepa
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 & fever 2 regions
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Documented for Snake repellant
Allium cepa
Snake repellant 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 aid 2 regions
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Documented for Scurvy
Allium cepa
A nutritional deficiency disease that is characterized by vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency and has_symptom fatigue, weakness, anemia, petechiae, corkscrew hair, gingivitis, and…
Metabolic & endocrine 2 regions
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Documented for Soporific
Allium cepa
Soporific is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Other documented uses 2 regions
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Documented for Stomachic
Allium cepa
A historical action term for preparations associated with appetite or digestive comfort.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 2 regions
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Documented for Apertif
Allium cepa
Apertif is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Documented for Bactericide
Allium cepa
Bactericide 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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Documented for Chest
Allium cepa
Chest 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 & ENT 1 regions
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Documented for Cough
Allium cepa
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 & ENT 1 regions
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Documented for Digestive
Allium cepa
Digestive 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.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Documented for Earache
Allium cepa
Earache 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 & musculoskeletal 1 regions
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Documented for Stomach ache
Allium cepa
Stomach ache 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.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Documented for Albuminuria
Allium cepa
Albuminuria is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Documented for Anasarca
Allium cepa
Anasarca is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Documented for Arteriosclerosis
Allium cepa
An artery disease that is characterized by a thickening and hardening of arterial walls in the arteries.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Documented for Bile
Allium cepa
Bile is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Documented for Snake bite
Allium cepa
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 aid 1 regions
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Documented for Bright's Disease
Allium cepa
Bright's Disease is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Documented for Bubo
Allium cepa
Bubo is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Documented for Liver cancer
Allium cepa
A hepatobiliary system cancer that is located_in the liver.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Documented for Cataract
Allium cepa
A lens disease characterized by clouding of the lens inside the eye which leads to a decrease in vision.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Documented for Colic
Allium cepa
Colic 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.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Documented for Diaphoretic
Allium cepa
Diaphoretic 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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Documented for Diphtheria
Allium cepa
A primary bacterial infectious disease that is characterized by sore throat, low fever, and an adherent membrane (a pseudomembrane) on the tonsils, pharynx, and/or nasal cavity. A …
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Documented for Drowning
Allium cepa
Drowning is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Documented for Ear
Allium cepa
Ear 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.
Eye & ear 1 regions
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Documented for Edema
Allium cepa
Edema 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.
Urinary & kidney 1 regions
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Documented for Enema
Allium cepa
Enema is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Documented for Flatulence
Allium cepa
Flatulence is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Documented for Fracture
Allium cepa
Fracture 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 & musculoskeletal 1 regions
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Documented for Hangover
Allium cepa
Hangover is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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