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Nigella sativa
Documented for Carminative
Nigella sativa
A traditional action term for aromatic preparations associated with gas and digestive discomfort.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 2 regions
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Nigella sativa
Documented for Diuretic
Nigella sativa
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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Nigella sativa
Documented for Emmenagogue
Nigella sativa
A historical term for substances used to stimulate menstrual flow. Some plants carrying this label may be unsafe in pregnancy.
Reproductive & sexual health 2 regions
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Nigella sativa
Documented for Eruption
Nigella sativa
Eruption 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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Nigella sativa
Documented for Fever
Nigella sativa
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 2 regions
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Nigella sativa
Documented for Puerperium
Nigella sativa
Puerperium 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 2 regions
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Nigella sativa
Documented for Spice
Nigella sativa
Spice 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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Nigella sativa
Documented for Stimulant
Nigella sativa
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 2 regions
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Nigella sativa
Documented for Vermifuge
Nigella sativa
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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Nigella sativa
Documented for Stomach ache
Nigella sativa
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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Nigella sativa
Documented for Asthma
Nigella sativa
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 1 regions
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Nigella sativa
Documented for Bactericide
Nigella sativa
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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Nigella sativa
Documented for Bilious
Nigella sativa
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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Nigella sativa
Documented for Bronchitis
Nigella sativa
A bronchial disease that is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes. It is caused by bacteria and viruses. The disease has_symptom cough with mucus, has_symptom shortness of breath,…
Respiratory & ENT 1 regions
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Nigella sativa
Documented for Nose cancer
Nigella sativa
Nose cancer 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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Nigella sativa
Documented for Cough
Nigella sativa
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Respiratory & ENT 1 regions
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Nigella sativa
Documented for Digestive
Nigella sativa
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Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Nigella sativa
Documented for Excitant
Nigella sativa
Excitant 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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Nigella sativa
Documented for Jaundice
Nigella sativa
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 1 regions
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Nigella sativa
Documented for Lactagogue
Nigella sativa
Lactagogue is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
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Nigella sativa
Documented for Lactogogue
Nigella sativa
Lactogogue is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
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Nigella sativa
Documented for Purgative
Nigella sativa
Purgative 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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Nigella sativa
Documented for Resolvent
Nigella sativa
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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Nigella sativa
Documented for Anus sclerosis
Nigella sativa
Anus sclerosis 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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Nigella sativa
Documented for Skin
Nigella sativa
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 1 regions
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Nigella sativa
Documented for Stomachic
Nigella sativa
A historical action term for preparations associated with appetite or digestive comfort.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Nigella sativa
Documented for Sudorific
Nigella sativa
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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Nigella sativa
Documented for Tonic
Nigella sativa
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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Nigella sativa
Documented for Abdomen tumor
Nigella sativa
Abdomen 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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