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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Astringent
Cydonia oblonga
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Skin, wounds & external care 4 regions
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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Demulcent
Cydonia oblonga
Demulcent is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Traditional actions & properties 3 regions
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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Cardiac
Cydonia oblonga
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 2 regions
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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Cyanogenetic
Cydonia oblonga
Cyanogenetic 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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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Dysentery
Cydonia oblonga
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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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Emollient
Cydonia oblonga
Emollient is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Skin, wounds & external care 2 regions
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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Restorative
Cydonia oblonga
Restorative 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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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Sore
Cydonia oblonga
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 2 regions
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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Tonic
Cydonia oblonga
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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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Headache
Cydonia oblonga
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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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Antidiarrheic
Cydonia oblonga
Antidiarrheic 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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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Antivinous
Cydonia oblonga
Antivinous 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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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Breast
Cydonia oblonga
Breast 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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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Carminative
Cydonia oblonga
A traditional action term for aromatic preparations associated with gas and digestive discomfort.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Diarrhea
Cydonia oblonga
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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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Digestive
Cydonia oblonga
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Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Diuretic
Cydonia oblonga
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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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Expectorant
Cydonia oblonga
A traditional action term for preparations intended to help loosen or move respiratory secretions.
Respiratory & ENT 1 regions
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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Pectoral
Cydonia oblonga
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 1 regions
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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Refrigerant
Cydonia oblonga
A historical term for preparations considered cooling or thirst-relieving.
Traditional actions & properties 1 regions
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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Scald
Cydonia oblonga
Scald 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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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Stomach sclerosis
Cydonia oblonga
Stomach sclerosis 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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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Skin Lotion
Cydonia oblonga
Skin Lotion 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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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Stimulant
Cydonia oblonga
Stimulant is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Nervous system, sleep & mood 1 regions
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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Thirst
Cydonia oblonga
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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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Tumor
Cydonia oblonga
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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Cydonia oblonga
Documented for Liver tumor
Cydonia oblonga
Liver 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.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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