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Sibori-Irisu
Documented for Balsamic
Iris pallidavar.dalmatica
Balsamic 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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Iris pallida
Documented for Cancer
Iris pallida
A disease of cellular proliferation that is malignant and primary, characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation, local cell invasion and metastasis.
Cancer & abnormal growth 1 regions
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Iris pallida
Documented for Cholagogue
Iris pallida
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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Iris pallida
Documented for Cosmetic
Iris pallida
Cosmetic is a practical, household, food or cultural-use label rather than a modern therapeutic indication.
Practical & cultural use 1 regions
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Iris pallida
Documented for Dentifrice
Iris pallida
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 1 regions
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Iris pallida
Documented for Diuretic
Iris pallida
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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Iris pallida
Documented for Expectorant
Iris pallida
A traditional action term for preparations intended to help loosen or move respiratory secretions.
Respiratory & ENT 1 regions
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Iris pallida
Documented for Laxative
Iris pallida
Laxative is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Sibori-Irisu
Documented for Stomachic
Iris pallidavar.dalmatica
A historical action term for preparations associated with appetite or digestive comfort.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Iris pallida
Documented for Teething
Iris pallida
Teething 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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