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Stachytarpheta jamaicensis
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.
Crescentia cujete
Wound 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.
Cissampelos pareira
A historical action term for increasing urine production. It does not identify a safe plant, dose, preparation or appropriate clinical use.
Solanum nigrum
A historical action term for increasing urine production. It does not identify a safe plant, dose, preparation or appropriate clinical use.
Melia azedarach
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.
Momordica charantia
A primary bacterial infectious disease that results_in infection located_in superficial peripheral nerves, located_in skin, located_in mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tra…
Coix lacryma-jobi
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.
Cassia alata
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.
Portulaca oleracea
An intestinal infectious disease that involves inflammation of the intestines, especially colon, due to chemical irritants, bacteria, protozoa, or parasitic worms, which results in…
Panax ginseng
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.
Kachang kota
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.
Datura metel
A historical term for a substance used to relieve pain.
Datura stramonium
A historical term for a substance used to relieve pain.
Snakeroot
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Anthemis cotula
A disease of cellular proliferation that is malignant and primary, characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation, local cell invasion and metastasis.
Chardon Beni
A disease of cellular proliferation that is malignant and primary, characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation, local cell invasion and metastasis.
Phytolacca americana
A disease of cellular proliferation that is malignant and primary, characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation, local cell invasion and metastasis.
Plantain leaf
A disease of cellular proliferation that is malignant and primary, characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation, local cell invasion and metastasis.
Piper cubeba
A traditional action term for aromatic preparations associated with gas and digestive discomfort.
Dieffenbachia seguine
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.
Abrus precatorius
Convulsion 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.
Trema orientalis
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.
Fenugreek
Demulcent is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Burdock
A historical and nonspecific term for preparations believed to cleanse or purify the body or blood.
oryza molida
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…
Punica granatum
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…
Carica papaya
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.
watermelon
A historical action term for increasing urine production. It does not identify a safe plant, dose, preparation or appropriate clinical use.
Xanthium spinosum
A historical action term for increasing urine production. It does not identify a safe plant, dose, preparation or appropriate clinical use.
Mangifera indica
An intestinal infectious disease that involves inflammation of the intestines, especially colon, due to chemical irritants, bacteria, protozoa, or parasitic worms, which results in…
Argemone mexicana
Emetic is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Phytolacca americana
Emetic is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Varadika
A historical term for substances used to stimulate menstrual flow. Some plants carrying this label may be unsafe in pregnancy.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
A historical term for substances used to stimulate menstrual flow. Some plants carrying this label may be unsafe in pregnancy.
Sesamum indicum
Emollient is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Alstonia scholaris
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.
Azadirachta indica
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.
Ocimum gratissimum
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.
Phyllanthus niruri
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.
Black pepper
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.
Rhizophora mangle
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.
Tamarindus indica
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.
Rhus glabra
Fumitory is a practical, household, food or cultural-use label rather than a modern therapeutic indication.
Banisteriopsis caapi
Hallucinogen is retained as a hazardous, toxicological or harmful-use term. It is presented for completeness and research, never as a practical instruction.
Nicotiana tabacum
Insecticide is retained as a hazardous, toxicological or harmful-use term. It is presented for completeness and research, never as a practical instruction.
Cocos nucifera
Intoxicant is retained as a hazardous, toxicological or harmful-use term. It is presented for completeness and research, never as a practical instruction.
Mauritia flexuosa
Intoxicant is retained as a hazardous, toxicological or harmful-use term. It is presented for completeness and research, never as a practical instruction.
Fraxinus ornus
Laxative is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Data depth without invented certainty.
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.