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St John’s wort
Documented for Wound
Hypericum perforatum
Wound 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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St John’s wort
Documented for Astringent
Hypericum perforatum
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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St John’s wort
Documented for Diuretic
Hypericum perforatum
A historical action term for increasing urine production. It does not identify a safe plant, dose, preparation or appropriate clinical use.
Urinary & kidney 2 regions
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St John’s wort
Documented for Expectorant
Hypericum perforatum
A traditional action term for preparations intended to help loosen or move respiratory secretions.
Respiratory & ENT 2 regions
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St John’s wort
Documented for Nervine
Hypericum perforatum
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 2 regions
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St John’s wort
Documented for Vermifuge
Hypericum perforatum
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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St John’s wort
Documented for Vulnerary
Hypericum perforatum
A historical term for preparations applied to wounds or damaged tissue.
Skin, wounds & external care 2 regions
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St John’s wort
Documented for Abortifacient
Hypericum perforatum
Abortifacient 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 1 regions
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St John’s wort
Documented for Alopecia
Hypericum perforatum
A hypotrichosis that is characterized by a loss of hair from the head or body.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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St John’s wort
Documented for Anodyne
Hypericum perforatum
A historical term for a substance used to relieve pain.
Nervous system, sleep & mood 1 regions
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St John’s wort
Documented for Antibiotic
Hypericum perforatum
Antibiotic 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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St John’s wort
Documented for Antiseptic
Hypericum perforatum
Antiseptic 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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St John’s wort
Documented for Bactericide
Hypericum perforatum
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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St John’s wort
Documented for Stomach cancer
Hypericum perforatum
A gastrointestinal system cancer that is located_in the stomach.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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St John’s wort
Documented for Catarrh
Hypericum perforatum
Catarrh 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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St John’s wort
Documented for Cholagogue
Hypericum perforatum
Cholagogue 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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St John’s wort
Documented for Depression
Hypericum perforatum
A mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness, emptiness, or irritability and decreased ability to function.
Nervous system, sleep & mood 1 regions
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St John’s wort
Documented for Diarrhea
Hypericum perforatum
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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St John’s wort
Documented for Digestive
Hypericum perforatum
Digestive 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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St John’s wort
Documented for Emmenagogue
Hypericum perforatum
A historical term for substances used to stimulate menstrual flow. Some plants carrying this label may be unsafe in pregnancy.
Reproductive & sexual health 1 regions
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St John’s wort
Documented for Gastrointestinal
Hypericum perforatum
Gastrointestinal 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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St John’s wort
Documented for Kidney
Hypericum perforatum
Kidney 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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St John’s wort
Documented for Lumbago
Hypericum perforatum
Lumbago 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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St John’s wort
Documented for Lung
Hypericum perforatum
Lung 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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St John’s wort
Documented for Phototoxic
Hypericum perforatum
Phototoxic 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 1 regions
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St John’s wort
Documented for Poison
Hypericum perforatum
Poison 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 1 regions
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St John’s wort
Documented for Resolvent
Hypericum perforatum
Resolvent 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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St John’s wort
Documented for Rheumatism
Hypericum perforatum
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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St John’s wort
Documented for Sore
Hypericum perforatum
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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St John’s wort
Documented for Stimulant
Hypericum perforatum
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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St John’s wort
Documented for Sunburn
Hypericum perforatum
Sunburn 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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St John’s wort
Documented for Swelling
Hypericum perforatum
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 1 regions
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St John’s wort
Documented for Tumor
Hypericum perforatum
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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St John’s wort
Documented for Urogenital
Hypericum perforatum
Urogenital 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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St John’s wort
Documented for Uterotonic
Hypericum perforatum
Uterotonic 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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St John’s wort
Documented for Vermicide
Hypericum perforatum
Vermicide 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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