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Embelia ribes
Documented for Astringent
Embelia ribes
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Skin, wounds & external care 2 regions
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Embelia ribes
Documented for Carminative
Embelia ribes
A traditional action term for aromatic preparations associated with gas and digestive discomfort.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 2 regions
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Embelia ribes
Documented for Cough
Embelia ribes
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 2 regions
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Embelia ribes
Documented for Vermifuge
Embelia ribes
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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Embelia ribes
Documented for Alterative
Embelia ribes
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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Embelia ribes
Documented for Anthelminthic
Embelia ribes
Anthelminthic 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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Embelia ribes
Documented for Chest
Embelia ribes
Chest 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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Embelia ribes
Documented for Diarrhea
Embelia ribes
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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Embelia ribes
Documented for Diuretic
Embelia ribes
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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Embelia ribes
Documented for Fever
Embelia ribes
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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Embelia ribes
Documented for Ringworm
Embelia ribes
A cutaneous mycosis that results_in fungal infection located_in scalp, located_in glabrous skin, or located_in nail, has_material_basis_in Ascomycota fungi that belong to a group c…
Immune, infection & fever 1 regions
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Embelia ribes
Documented for Skin
Embelia ribes
Skin 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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Embelia ribes
Documented for Stimulant
Embelia ribes
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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Embelia ribes
Documented for Stomachic
Embelia ribes
A historical action term for preparations associated with appetite or digestive comfort.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Embelia ribes
Documented for Taenifuge
Embelia ribes
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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Embelia ribes
Documented for Tonic
Embelia ribes
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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Embelia ribes
Documented for Abdomen tumor
Embelia ribes
Abdomen 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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