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Carica papaya
Documented for Vermifuge
Carica papaya
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 7 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Wart
Carica papaya
Wart 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 6 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Digestive
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.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 5 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Diuretic
Carica papaya
A historical action term for increasing urine production. It does not identify a safe plant, dose, preparation or appropriate clinical use.
Urinary & kidney 2 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Abortifacient
Carica papaya
Abortifacient 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 3 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Asthma
Carica papaya
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…
Respiratory & ENT 3 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Cancer
Carica papaya
A disease of cellular proliferation that is malignant and primary, characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation, local cell invasion and metastasis.
Cancer & abnormal growth 3 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Corn
Carica papaya
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.
Other documented uses 3 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Emmenagogue
Carica papaya
A historical term for substances used to stimulate menstrual flow. Some plants carrying this label may be unsafe in pregnancy.
Reproductive & sexual health 3 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Pectoral
Carica papaya
Pectoral 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.
Oral & dental 2 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Scorpion
Carica papaya
Scorpion 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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Carica papaya
Documented for Amebiasis
Carica papaya
A parasitic protozoa infectious disease that involves infection caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica. Amebic invasion of the intestinal lining causes dysentery, colitis or di…
Other documented uses 2 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Antibiotic
Carica papaya
Antibiotic 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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Carica papaya
Documented for Dysentery
Carica papaya
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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Carica papaya
Documented for Fever
Carica papaya
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 2 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Fumitory
Carica papaya
Fumitory is a practical, household, food or cultural-use label rather than a modern therapeutic indication.
Practical & cultural use 2 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Tumor
Carica papaya
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 2 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Ulcer
Carica papaya
Ulcer 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 2 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Constipation
Carica papaya
Constipation 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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Carica papaya
Documented for Decoagulant
Carica papaya
Decoagulant 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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Carica papaya
Documented for Dyspepsia
Carica papaya
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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Carica papaya
Documented for Hypertension
Carica papaya
An artery disease characterized by chronic elevated blood pressure in the arteries.
Cardiovascular & blood 1 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Influenza-like illness
Carica papaya
Influenza-like illness is the condition or symptom label preserved in the historical source data. The label may be older, broader or less precise than current diagnostic terminolog…
Respiratory & ENT 1 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Oliguria
Carica papaya
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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Carica papaya
Documented for Rheumatism
Carica papaya
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.
Pain, inflammation & musculoskeletal 1 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Stomachic
Carica papaya
A historical action term for preparations associated with appetite or digestive comfort.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Venereal
Carica papaya
Venereal 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.
Reproductive & sexual health 1 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Headache
Carica papaya
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.
Pain, inflammation & musculoskeletal 1 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Toothache
Carica papaya
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.
Pain, inflammation & musculoskeletal 1 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Anodyne
Carica papaya
A historical term for a substance used to relieve pain.
Nervous system, sleep & mood 1 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Antiphlogistic
Carica papaya
Antiphlogistic 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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Carica papaya
Documented for Arthritis
Carica papaya
A bone inflammation disease that involves a response to irritation or injury, characterized by joint pain, swelling, stiffness located_in joint.
Pain, inflammation & musculoskeletal 1 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Bactericide
Carica papaya
Bactericide 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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Carica papaya
Documented for Boil
Carica papaya
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.
Skin, wounds & external care 1 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Cardiac
Carica papaya
Cardiac 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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Carica papaya
Documented for Cardiotonic
Carica papaya
Cardiotonic 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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Carica papaya
Documented for Cholagogue
Carica papaya
Cholagogue 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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Carica papaya
Documented for Colic
Carica papaya
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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Carica papaya
Documented for Diarrhea
Carica papaya
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 1 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Diphtheria
Carica papaya
A primary bacterial infectious disease that is characterized by sore throat, low fever, and an adherent membrane (a pseudomembrane) on the tonsils, pharynx, and/or nasal cavity. A …
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Dysuria
Carica papaya
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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Carica papaya
Documented for Ecbolic
Carica papaya
Ecbolic 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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Carica papaya
Documented for Elephantiasis
Carica papaya
A lymphedema that is characterised by edema, hypertrophy, and fibrosis of skin and subcutaneous tissues, due to obstruction of lymphatic vessels resulting in the enlargement and ha…
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Enteritis
Carica papaya
Enteritis 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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Carica papaya
Documented for Epithelioma
Carica papaya
A cell type cancer that has_material_basis_in abnormally proliferating cells derives_from epithelial cells.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Expectorant
Carica papaya
A traditional action term for preparations intended to help loosen or move respiratory secretions.
Respiratory & ENT 1 regions
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Carica papaya
Documented for Freckle
Carica papaya
Freckle 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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Carica papaya
Documented for Fungicide
Carica papaya
Fungicide 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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