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Wax gourd
Documented for Hemoptysis
Benincasa hispida
Hemoptysis 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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Wax gourd
Documented for Phthisis
Benincasa hispida
Phthisis 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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Wax gourd
Documented for Vermifuge
Benincasa hispida
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 2 regions
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Wax gourd
Documented for Diuretic
Benincasa hispida
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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Wax gourd
Documented for Abdomen
Benincasa hispida
Abdomen 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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Wax gourd
Documented for Abscess
Benincasa hispida
Abscess 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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Wax gourd
Documented for Anodyne
Benincasa hispida
A historical term for a substance used to relieve pain.
Nervous system, sleep & mood 1 regions
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Wax gourd
Documented for Cosmetic
Benincasa hispida
Cosmetic is a practical, household, food or cultural-use label rather than a modern therapeutic indication.
Practical & cultural use 1 regions
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Wax gourd
Documented for Cough
Benincasa hispida
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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Wax gourd
Documented for Demulcent
Benincasa hispida
Demulcent is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Traditional actions & properties 1 regions
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Wax gourd
Documented for Dysuria
Benincasa hispida
Dysuria 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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Wax gourd
Documented for Eruption
Benincasa hispida
Eruption 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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Wax gourd
Documented for Expectorant
Benincasa hispida
A traditional action term for preparations intended to help loosen or move respiratory secretions.
Respiratory & ENT 1 regions
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Wax gourd
Documented for Fever
Benincasa hispida
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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Wax gourd
Documented for Gonorrhea
Benincasa hispida
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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Wax gourd
Documented for Gravel
Benincasa hispida
Gravel 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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Wax gourd
Documented for Heat
Benincasa hispida
Heat 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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Wax gourd
Documented for Internulcer
Benincasa hispida
Internulcer 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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Wax gourd
Documented for Laxative
Benincasa hispida
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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Wax gourd
Documented for Longevity
Benincasa hispida
Longevity 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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Wax gourd
Documented for Lung
Benincasa hispida
Lung 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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Wax gourd
Documented for Pimple
Benincasa hispida
Pimple 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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Wax gourd
Documented for Rash
Benincasa hispida
Rash 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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Wax gourd
Documented for Suppurative
Benincasa hispida
Suppurative 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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Wax gourd
Documented for Thirst
Benincasa hispida
Thirst 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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Wax gourd
Documented for Tonic
Benincasa hispida
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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Wax gourd
Documented for Tumor
Benincasa hispida
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 1 regions
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Wax gourd
Documented for Wound
Benincasa hispida
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.
Skin, wounds & external care 1 regions
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