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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Anodyne
Papaver somniferum
A historical term for a substance used to relieve pain.
Nervous system, sleep & mood 7 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Diarrhea
Papaver somniferum
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 5 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Sedative
Papaver somniferum
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 5 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Narcotic
Papaver somniferum
Narcotic 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 4 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Poison
Papaver somniferum
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 3 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Analgesic
Papaver somniferum
Analgesic 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 4 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Fever
Papaver somniferum
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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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Hypnotic
Papaver somniferum
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 4 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Spasm
Papaver somniferum
Spasm 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 4 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Aphrodisiac
Papaver somniferum
Aphrodisiac is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Reproductive & sexual health 3 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Catarrh
Papaver somniferum
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 3 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Dysentery
Papaver somniferum
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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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Cough
Papaver somniferum
Cough 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 2 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Spermatorrhea
Papaver somniferum
Spermatorrhea 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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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Headache
Papaver somniferum
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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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Stomach ache
Papaver somniferum
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 2 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Toothache
Papaver somniferum
Toothache 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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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Asthma
Papaver somniferum
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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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Bruise
Papaver somniferum
Bruise 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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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Cancer
Papaver somniferum
A disease of cellular proliferation that is malignant and primary, characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation, local cell invasion and metastasis.
Cancer & abnormal growth 2 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Conjunctivitis
Papaver somniferum
A conjunctival disease characterized by an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the outermost layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids.
Eye & ear 2 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Dysmenorrhea
Papaver somniferum
Dysmenorrhea 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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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Emollient
Papaver somniferum
Emollient is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Skin, wounds & external care 2 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Fumitory
Papaver somniferum
Fumitory is a practical, household, food or cultural-use label rather than a modern therapeutic indication.
Practical & cultural use 2 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Intoxicant
Papaver somniferum
Intoxicant 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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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Nausea
Papaver somniferum
Nausea 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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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Pertussis
Papaver somniferum
A commensal bacterial infectious disease that results_in inflammation located_in respiratory tract, has_material_basis_in Bordetella pertussis, or has_material_basis_in Bordetella …
Other documented uses 2 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Swelling
Papaver somniferum
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 2 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Astringent
Papaver somniferum
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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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Demulcent
Papaver somniferum
Demulcent 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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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Expectorant
Papaver somniferum
A traditional action term for preparations intended to help loosen or move respiratory secretions.
Respiratory & ENT 1 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Cicuta antidote
Papaver somniferum
Cicuta antidote 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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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Antitussive
Papaver somniferum
Antitussive 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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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Bactericide
Papaver somniferum
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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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Snake bite
Papaver somniferum
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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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Bladder
Papaver somniferum
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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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Calmative
Papaver somniferum
Calmative 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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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Uterus cancer
Papaver somniferum
Uterus 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.
Reproductive & sexual health 1 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Carminative
Papaver somniferum
A traditional action term for aromatic preparations associated with gas and digestive discomfort.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Cold
Papaver somniferum
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 1 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Colic
Papaver somniferum
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 1 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Enteritis
Papaver somniferum
Enteritis 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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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Enterorrhagia
Papaver somniferum
Enterorrhagia 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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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Flux
Papaver somniferum
Flux 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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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Hemicrania
Papaver somniferum
Hemicrania 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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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Hemostat
Papaver somniferum
Hemostat is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Skin, wounds & external care 1 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Hypertension
Papaver somniferum
An artery disease characterized by chronic elevated blood pressure in the arteries.
Cardiovascular & blood 1 regions
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Papaver somniferum
Documented for Inflammation
Papaver somniferum
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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