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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Astringent
Elephantopus scaber
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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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Dysentery
Elephantopus scaber
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 3 regions
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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Fever
Elephantopus scaber
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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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Nausea
Elephantopus scaber
Nausea 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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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Swelling
Elephantopus scaber
Swelling 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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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Tonic
Elephantopus scaber
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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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Dropsy
Elephantopus scaber
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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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Abdomen
Elephantopus scaber
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.
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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Abscess
Elephantopus scaber
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.
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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Stomach ache
Elephantopus scaber
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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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Toothache
Elephantopus scaber
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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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Alexiteric
Elephantopus scaber
Alexiteric 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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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Alterative
Elephantopus scaber
A historical herbal term for gradual improvement of general function or elimination; it has no single modern medical definition.
Traditional actions & properties 1 regions
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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Aphrodisiac
Elephantopus scaber
Aphrodisiac is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Reproductive & sexual health 1 regions
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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Bactericide
Elephantopus scaber
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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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Snake bite
Elephantopus scaber
Snake bite 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.
Injury, bites & first aid 1 regions
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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Cardiotonic
Elephantopus scaber
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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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Cold
Elephantopus scaber
An obstructive lung disease that is a chronic and progressive disorder of small airways in the lungs and that is characterized by irreversible airflow obstruction, typically identi…
Respiratory & ENT 1 regions
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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Cough
Elephantopus scaber
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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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Diarrhea
Elephantopus scaber
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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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Diuretic
Elephantopus scaber
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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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Dysuria
Elephantopus scaber
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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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Eczema
Elephantopus scaber
A skin disease characterized by itchy, erythematous, vesicular, weeping and crusting patches of skin.
Skin, wounds & external care 1 regions
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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Edema
Elephantopus scaber
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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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Emollient
Elephantopus scaber
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 1 regions
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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Enteritis
Elephantopus scaber
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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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Gastritis
Elephantopus scaber
A stomach disease that is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Gonorrhea
Elephantopus scaber
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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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Influenza-like illness
Elephantopus scaber
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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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Pharyngitis
Elephantopus scaber
An upper respiratory tract disease involving inflammation of the throat or pharynx resulting from bacterial, viral, fungal infections or irritants like pollutants or chemical subst…
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Sore
Elephantopus scaber
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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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Suppurative
Elephantopus scaber
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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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Tumor
Elephantopus scaber
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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Elephantopus scaber
Documented for Vermifuge
Elephantopus scaber
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 1 regions
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