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Areca catechu
Documented for Vermifuge
Areca catechu
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 4 regions
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Areca catechu
Documented for Masticatory
Areca catechu
Masticatory 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 4 regions
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Areca catechu
Documented for Astringent
Areca catechu
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Skin, wounds & external care 3 regions
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Areca catechu
Documented for Diarrhea
Areca catechu
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…
Digestive & gastrointestinal 2 regions
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Areca catechu
Documented for Malaria
Areca catechu
A parasitic protozoa infectious disease characterized as a vector-borne infectious disease caused by the presence of protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium in the red blood ce…
Immune, infection & fever 2 regions
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Areca catechu
Documented for Cholera
Areca catechu
A primary bacterial infectious disease that is described as an acute, diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which is characteri…
Immune, infection & fever 2 regions
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Areca catechu
Documented for Dentifrice
Areca catechu
Dentifrice 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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Areca catechu
Documented for Dysentery
Areca catechu
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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Areca catechu
Documented for Intoxicant
Areca catechu
Intoxicant 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
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Areca catechu
Documented for Stomachic
Areca catechu
A historical action term for preparations associated with appetite or digestive comfort.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 2 regions
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Areca catechu
Documented for Tonic
Areca catechu
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 2 regions
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Areca catechu
Documented for Dyspepsia
Areca catechu
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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Areca catechu
Documented for Edema
Areca catechu
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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Areca catechu
Documented for Stomach ache
Areca catechu
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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Areca catechu
Documented for Ascariasis
Areca catechu
A parasitic helminthiasis infectious disease that involves infection of the intestine with the nematode Ascaris lumbricoides. Larvae migrating through the lungs cause cough, wheezi…
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Areca catechu
Documented for Beri-Beri
Areca catechu
Beri-Beri 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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Areca catechu
Documented for Esophagus cancer
Areca catechu
A gastrointestinal system cancer that is located_in the esophagus.
Cancer & abnormal growth 1 regions
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Areca catechu
Documented for Carminative
Areca catechu
A traditional action term for aromatic preparations associated with gas and digestive discomfort.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Areca catechu
Documented for Circulation
Areca catechu
Circulation 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.
Cardiovascular & blood 1 regions
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Areca catechu
Documented for Colic
Areca catechu
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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Areca catechu
Documented for Colitis
Areca catechu
An inflammatory bowel disease that involves inflammation located_in colon.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Areca catechu
Documented for Cornea
Areca catechu
Cornea 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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Areca catechu
Documented for Detergent
Areca catechu
Detergent 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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Areca catechu
Documented for Diaphoretic
Areca catechu
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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Areca catechu
Documented for Diuretic
Areca catechu
A historical action term for increasing urine production. It does not identify a safe plant, dose, preparation or appropriate clinical use.
Urinary & kidney 1 regions
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Areca catechu
Documented for Dropsy
Areca catechu
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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Areca catechu
Documented for Energy
Areca catechu
Energy 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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Areca catechu
Documented for Fever
Areca catechu
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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Areca catechu
Documented for Gastrosis
Areca catechu
Gastrosis 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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Areca catechu
Documented for Gonorrhea
Areca catechu
A primary bacterial infectious disease that is a sexually transmitted infection, located_in uterus, located_in fallopian tube, located_in urethra, located_in mouth, located_in thro…
Reproductive & sexual health 1 regions
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Areca catechu
Documented for Hematuria
Areca catechu
Hematuria 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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Areca catechu
Documented for Herpes
Areca catechu
Herpes 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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Areca catechu
Documented for Hysteria
Areca catechu
Hysteria 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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Areca catechu
Documented for Laxative
Areca catechu
Laxative is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Areca catechu
Documented for Miotic
Areca catechu
Miotic 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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Areca catechu
Documented for Odontosis
Areca catechu
Odontosis 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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Areca catechu
Documented for Oliguria
Areca catechu
Oliguria 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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Areca catechu
Documented for Ophthalmia
Areca catechu
Ophthalmia 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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Areca catechu
Documented for Malaria preventitive
Areca catechu
Malaria preventitive 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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Areca catechu
Documented for Mephitis preventitive
Areca catechu
Mephitis preventitive is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncert…
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Areca catechu
Documented for Rhagades
Areca catechu
Rhagades 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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Areca catechu
Documented for Rhinosis
Areca catechu
Rhinosis 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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Areca catechu
Documented for Scabies
Areca catechu
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 1 regions
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Areca catechu
Documented for Smallpox
Areca catechu
A viral infectious disease that results in infection located in skin, has_material_basis_in Variola virus (Orthopoxvirus variola), which is transmitted by droplets from oral, nasal…
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Areca catechu
Documented for Sore
Areca catechu
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 1 regions
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Areca catechu
Documented for Syphilis
Areca catechu
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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Areca catechu
Documented for Taenicide
Areca catechu
Taenicide 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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Areca catechu
Documented for Taenifuge
Areca catechu
Taenifuge 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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