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Documented for Sedative
Humulus lupulus
Sedative is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Nervous system, sleep & mood 4 regions
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Documented for Diuretic
Humulus lupulus
A historical action term for increasing urine production. It does not identify a safe plant, dose, preparation or appropriate clinical use.
Urinary & kidney 4 regions
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Documented for Cancer
Humulus lupulus
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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Documented for Hypnotic
Humulus lupulus
Hypnotic 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.
Nervous system, sleep & mood 2 regions
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Documented for Antiseptic
Humulus lupulus
Antiseptic is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Immune, infection & fever 2 regions
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Documented for Tonic
Humulus lupulus
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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Documented for Vermifuge
Humulus lupulus
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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Documented for Anaphrodisiac
Humulus lupulus
Anaphrodisiac 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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Documented for Anodyne
Humulus lupulus
A historical term for a substance used to relieve pain.
Nervous system, sleep & mood 1 regions
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Documented for Astringent
Humulus lupulus
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Skin, wounds & external care 1 regions
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Documented for Bitter-Principle
Humulus lupulus
Bitter-Principle 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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Documented for Boil
Humulus lupulus
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Skin, wounds & external care 1 regions
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Documented for Cystitis
Humulus lupulus
A bladder disease that is characterized by inflammation of the bladder.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Documented for Debility
Humulus lupulus
Debility 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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Documented for Dyspepsia
Humulus lupulus
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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Documented for Fever
Humulus lupulus
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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Documented for Inflammation
Humulus lupulus
Inflammation 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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Documented for Nerves
Humulus lupulus
Nerves 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.
Nervous system, sleep & mood 1 regions
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Documented for Nervine
Humulus lupulus
A traditional herbal category for preparations associated with the nervous system, calm, stimulation or resilience. The effect depends on the exact plant and preparation.
Nervous system, sleep & mood 1 regions
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Documented for Poultice
Humulus lupulus
Poultice 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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Documented for Rheumatism
Humulus lupulus
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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Documented for Shampoo
Humulus lupulus
Shampoo 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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Documented for Soporific
Humulus lupulus
Soporific 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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Documented for Stomachic
Humulus lupulus
A historical action term for preparations associated with appetite or digestive comfort.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Documented for Sudorific
Humulus lupulus
Sudorific 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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Documented for Tea
Humulus lupulus
Tea is a practical, household, food or cultural-use label rather than a modern therapeutic indication.
Practical & cultural use 1 regions
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Documented for Tuberculosis
Humulus lupulus
A primary bacterial infectious disease that is located_in lungs, located_in lymph nodes, located_in pericardium, located_in brain, located_in pleura or located_in gastrointestinal …
Respiratory & ENT 1 regions
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Documented for Liver tumor
Humulus lupulus
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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