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Ashwagandha
Documented for Diuretic
Withania somnifera
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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Narcotic
Withania somnifera
Narcotic is retained as a hazardous, toxicological or harmful-use term. It is presented for completeness and research, never as a practical instruction.
Toxicology & hazardous use 3 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Sedative
Withania somnifera
Sedative is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Nervous system, sleep & mood 3 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Tumor
Withania somnifera
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 3 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Rennet
Withania somnifera
Rennet 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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Arthritis
Withania somnifera
A bone inflammation disease that involves a response to irritation or injury, characterized by joint pain, swelling, stiffness located_in joint.
Pain, inflammation & musculoskeletal 2 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Poison
Withania somnifera
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 use 2 regions
1 preparation link
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Rheumatism
Withania somnifera
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 & musculoskeletal 2 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Scabies
Withania somnifera
A mite infestation that is a contagious ectoparasite skin infection caused by human itch mite Sarcoptes scabiei type hominis, which burrows into the upper layer of the skin but nev…
Other documented uses 2 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Sore
Withania somnifera
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 care 2 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Abortifacient
Withania somnifera
Abortifacient is retained as a hazardous, toxicological or harmful-use term. It is presented for completeness and research, never as a practical instruction.
Toxicology & hazardous use 1 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Adenopathy
Withania somnifera
Adenopathy 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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Anodyne
Withania somnifera
A historical term for a substance used to relieve pain.
Nervous system, sleep & mood 1 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Asthma
Withania somnifera
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 disease h…
Respiratory & ENT 1 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Bactericide
Withania somnifera
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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Bronchitis
Withania somnifera
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 1 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Cancer
Withania somnifera
A disease of cellular proliferation that is malignant and primary, characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation, local cell invasion and metastasis.
Cancer & abnormal growth 1 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Candida
Withania somnifera
Candida 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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Cold
Withania somnifera
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 1 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Contraceptive
Withania somnifera
Contraceptive 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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Cough
Withania somnifera
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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Debility
Withania somnifera
Debility 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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Dropsy
Withania somnifera
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 1 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Dyspepsia
Withania somnifera
Dyspepsia 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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Enema
Withania somnifera
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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Eye
Withania somnifera
Eye 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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Fever
Withania somnifera
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 1 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Fungicide
Withania somnifera
Fungicide 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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Gynecopathy
Withania somnifera
Gynecopathy 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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Hiccup
Withania somnifera
Hiccup 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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Hypertension
Withania somnifera
An artery disease characterized by chronic elevated blood pressure in the arteries.
Cardiovascular & blood 1 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Inflammation
Withania somnifera
Inflammation 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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Intestine
Withania somnifera
Intestine 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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Lumbago
Withania somnifera
Lumbago 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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Marasmus
Withania somnifera
A protein-energy malnutrition that is characterized by severe caloric deprivation, has_symptom emaciation, decreased height and weight gain, and decreased metabolism with hypotherm…
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Pediculicide
Withania somnifera
Pediculicide 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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Psoriasis
Withania somnifera
A skin disease that is characterized by patches of thick red skin and silvery scales.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Rectitis
Withania somnifera
Rectitis 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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Rectum
Withania somnifera
Rectum 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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Ringworm
Withania somnifera
A cutaneous mycosis that results_in fungal infection located_in scalp, located_in glabrous skin, or located_in nail, has_material_basis_in Ascomycota fungi that belong to a group c…
Immune, infection & fever 1 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Senility
Withania somnifera
Senility 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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Spasmolytic
Withania somnifera
Spasmolytic 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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Syphilis
Withania somnifera
A primary bacterial infectious disease that is a sexually transmitted systemic disease, has_material_basis_in Treponema pallidum subsp pallidum, which is transmitted_by sexual cont…
Reproductive & sexual health 1 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Tonic
Withania somnifera
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 & properties 1 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Tubercle
Withania somnifera
Tubercle 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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Ashwagandha
Documented for Abdomen tumor
Withania somnifera
Abdomen 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.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Uterus
Withania somnifera
Uterus 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.
Reproductive & sexual health 1 regions
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Ashwagandha
Documented for Viricide
Withania somnifera
Viricide 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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