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Gouania polygama
Documented for Dentifrice
Gouania polygama
Dentifrice 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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Gouania polygama
Documented for Depurative
Gouania polygama
A historical and nonspecific term for preparations believed to cleanse or purify the body or blood.
Traditional actions & properties 1 regions
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Gouania polygama
Documented for Diuretic
Gouania polygama
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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Gouania polygama
Documented for Fever
Gouania polygama
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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Gouania polygama
Documented for Gum
Gouania polygama
Gum 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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Gouania polygama
Documented for Hypertension
Gouania polygama
An artery disease characterized by chronic elevated blood pressure in the arteries.
Cardiovascular & blood 1 regions
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Gouania polygama
Documented for Influenza-like illness
Gouania polygama
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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Gouania polygama
Documented for Intestine
Gouania polygama
Intestine 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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Gouania polygama
Documented for Soap
Gouania polygama
Soap is a practical, household, food or cultural-use label rather than a modern therapeutic indication.
Practical & cultural use 1 regions
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Gouania polygama
Documented for Sore
Gouania polygama
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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Gouania polygama
Documented for Stomachic
Gouania polygama
A historical action term for preparations associated with appetite or digestive comfort.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Gouania polygama
Documented for Stomatitis
Gouania polygama
A mouth disease that is characterized by inflammation of the mouth and lips.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Gouania polygama
Documented for Tonic
Gouania polygama
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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Gouania polygama
Documented for Venereal
Gouania polygama
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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