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Pterocarpus santalinus
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Pulicaria dysenterica
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Pyrola rotundifolia
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Rheum officinale
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Rhus aromatica
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Rosa damascena
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Rubia tinctorum
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Rubus fruticosus
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Rubus idaeus
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Mu Mien Shu
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Sanguisorba officinalis
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Sanicula europaea
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Sapindus saponaria
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Satureja hortensis
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Sempervivum tectorum
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Sida acuta
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Huai
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Sorbus aucuparia
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Soymida febrifuga
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Spondias lutea
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Swietenia mahagoni
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Comfrey
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Symplocos racemosa
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Tamarix gallica
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Trapa natans
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Trillium erectum
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Turnera diffusa
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Typha sp
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Gambier
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Vinca minor
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Vitis vinifera
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Weinmannia pinnata
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Ginger
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Acalypha wilkesiana
Bactericide is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Bidens cynapiifolia
Bactericide is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Cardiospermum microcarpum
Bactericide is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Carthamus tinctorius
Bactericide is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Cassia alata
Bactericide is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Cinchona calisaya
Bactericide is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Cornus officinalis
Bactericide is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Iresine herbstii
Bactericide is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Lawsonia inermis
Bactericide is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Lonicera japonica
Bactericide is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Mesua ferrea
Bactericide is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Mimosa pudica
Bactericide is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Musa × paradisiaca
Bactericide is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Ocimum gratissimum
Bactericide is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Ocimum micranthum
Bactericide is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
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