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Momordica charantia
Documented for Vermifuge
Momordica charantia
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 6 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Malaria
Momordica charantia
A parasitic protozoa infectious disease characterized as a vector-borne infectious disease caused by the presence of protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium in the red blood ce…
Immune, infection & fever 4 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Leprosy
Momordica charantia
A primary bacterial infectious disease that results_in infection located_in superficial peripheral nerves, located_in skin, located_in mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tra…
Skin, wounds & external care 3 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Fever
Momordica charantia
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 4 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Aphrodisiac
Momordica charantia
Aphrodisiac is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Reproductive & sexual health 4 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Sore
Momordica charantia
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 4 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Diabetes
Momordica charantia
A glucose metabolism disease that is characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia with disturbances of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secreti…
Metabolic & endocrine 3 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Dysentery
Momordica charantia
An intestinal infectious disease that involves inflammation of the intestines, especially colon, due to chemical irritants, bacteria, protozoa, or parasitic worms, which results in…
Digestive & gastrointestinal 3 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Rheumatism
Momordica charantia
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 2 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Burn
Momordica charantia
Burn 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 3 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Refrigerant
Momordica charantia
A historical term for preparations considered cooling or thirst-relieving.
Traditional actions & properties 3 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Abortifacient
Momordica charantia
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 2 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Colic
Momordica charantia
Colic 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 2 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Poison
Momordica charantia
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Toxicology & hazardous use 2 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Purgative
Momordica charantia
Purgative is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 2 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Abdomen
Momordica charantia
Abdomen 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 2 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Headache
Momordica charantia
Headache 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 2 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Asthma
Momordica charantia
A bronchial disease that is characterized by chronic inflammation and narrowing of the airways, which is caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors. The disease h…
Respiratory & ENT 2 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Cold
Momordica charantia
An obstructive lung disease that is a chronic and progressive disorder of small airways in the lungs and that is characterized by irreversible airflow obstruction, typically identi…
Respiratory & ENT 2 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Dermatosis
Momordica charantia
Dermatosis 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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Momordica charantia
Documented for Diabetes Mellitis
Momordica charantia
Diabetes Mellitis 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.
Metabolic & endocrine 2 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Halitosis
Momordica charantia
Halitosis 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 2 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Hyperglycemia
Momordica charantia
Hyperglycemia 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 2 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Jaundice
Momordica charantia
Jaundice 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 2 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Laxative
Momordica charantia
Laxative is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 2 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Malignancy
Momordica charantia
Malignancy 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 2 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Piles
Momordica charantia
Piles 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 2 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Skin
Momordica charantia
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 2 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Urethritis
Momordica charantia
Urethritis 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 2 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Gout
Momordica charantia
An arthritis that has_material_basis_in uric acid crystal deposits located_in joint.
Pain, inflammation & musculoskeletal 1 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Hepatitis
Momordica charantia
A liver disease that is characterized as an inflammation of the liver.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Hypertension
Momordica charantia
An artery disease characterized by chronic elevated blood pressure in the arteries.
Cardiovascular & blood 1 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Splenitis
Momordica charantia
Splenitis 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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Momordica charantia
Documented for Earache
Momordica charantia
Earache 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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Momordica charantia
Documented for Stomach ache
Momordica charantia
Stomach ache 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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Momordica charantia
Documented for Antibiotic
Momordica charantia
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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Momordica charantia
Documented for Apertif
Momordica charantia
Apertif 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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Momordica charantia
Documented for Astringent
Momordica charantia
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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Momordica charantia
Documented for Bilious
Momordica charantia
Bilious 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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Momordica charantia
Documented for Snake bite
Momordica charantia
Snake bite 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.
Injury, bites & first aid 1 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Bladder
Momordica charantia
Bladder 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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Momordica charantia
Documented for Boil
Momordica charantia
Boil 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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Momordica charantia
Documented for Cancer
Momordica charantia
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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Momordica charantia
Documented for Breast cancer
Momordica charantia
An organ system cancer that originates in the mammary gland.
Cancer & abnormal growth 1 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Canicide
Momordica charantia
Canicide 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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Momordica charantia
Documented for Carminative
Momordica charantia
A traditional action term for aromatic preparations associated with gas and digestive discomfort.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Momordica charantia
Documented for Catarrh
Momordica charantia
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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Momordica charantia
Documented for Chilblain
Momordica charantia
Chilblain 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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