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Hura polyandra
Purgative is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Hu Kao
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.
Portulaca oleracea
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.
Belamcanda chinensis
An upper respiratory tract disease which is characterized by inflammation of the tonsils resulting from bacterial (Group A streptococcus) and viral (Epstein-Barr virus, adenovirus)…
Tamarix chinensis
A historical action term for increasing urine production. It does not identify a safe plant, dose, preparation or appropriate clinical use.
Rehmannia glutinosa
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.
Ananas comosus
Abortifacient is retained as a hazardous, toxicological or harmful-use term. It is presented for completeness and research, never as a practical instruction.
Crescentia cujete
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.
Ocimum gratissimum
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.
Acorus calamus
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.
Pokok getang
Toothache 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.
Papaver somniferum
Analgesic is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Burdock
Antidote 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.
Liquidambar styraciflua
Antiseptic is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Mentha longifolia
Antiseptic is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Myrtus communis
Antiseptic is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Piper cubeba
Antiseptic is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Momordica charantia
Aphrodisiac is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Tabernanthe iboga
Aphrodisiac is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Mullein
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…
Anisomeles indica
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Casuarina equisetifolia
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Coccoloba uvifera
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Cydonia oblonga
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Geranium maculatum
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Lawsonia inermis
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Musa × paradisiaca
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Oxalis corniculata
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Xanthium strumarium
Bladder 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.
Ricinus communis
Boil 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.
Argemone mexicana
A disease of cellular proliferation that is malignant and primary, characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation, local cell invasion and metastasis.
Conium maculatum
A disease of cellular proliferation that is malignant and primary, characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation, local cell invasion and metastasis.
Eucalyptus globulus
A disease of cellular proliferation that is malignant and primary, characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation, local cell invasion and metastasis.
Cleavers
A disease of cellular proliferation that is malignant and primary, characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation, local cell invasion and metastasis.
Geranium robertianum
A disease of cellular proliferation that is malignant and primary, characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation, local cell invasion and metastasis.
Sedum acre
A disease of cellular proliferation that is malignant and primary, characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation, local cell invasion and metastasis.
Strychnos nux-vomica
Canicide is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Anisomeles indica
A traditional action term for aromatic preparations associated with gas and digestive discomfort.
Juniper
A traditional action term for aromatic preparations associated with gas and digestive discomfort.
Mentha longifolia
A traditional action term for aromatic preparations associated with gas and digestive discomfort.
Peppermint
A traditional action term for aromatic preparations associated with gas and digestive discomfort.
Rosemary
A traditional action term for aromatic preparations associated with gas and digestive discomfort.
Adiantum capillus-veneris
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.
Ricinus communis
Cathartic is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Cassia occidentalis
Coffee is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Fennel
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.
Garlic
Corn is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Sempervivum tectorum
Corn is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
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The dossier can explain the use vocabulary, plant identity, source depth and available preparation links. It still does not prove effectiveness or supply a missing plant part, dose, route or contraindication. Hazardous records remain searchable as data, never as recommendations.