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Plantain leaf
Documented for Diuretic
Plantago major
A historical action term for increasing urine production. It does not identify a safe plant, dose, preparation or appropriate clinical use.
Urinary & kidney 5 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Cancer
Plantago major
A disease of cellular proliferation that is malignant and primary, characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation, local cell invasion and metastasis.
Cancer & abnormal growth 5 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Tumor
Plantago major
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 4 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Wound
Plantago major
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 4 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Refrigerant
Plantago major
A historical term for preparations considered cooling or thirst-relieving.
Traditional actions & properties 3 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Astringent
Plantago major
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Skin, wounds & external care 3 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Dysentery
Plantago major
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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Plantain leaf
Documented for Fever
Plantago major
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 3 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Hemostat
Plantago major
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 3 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Poultice
Plantago major
Poultice 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 3 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Sore
Plantago major
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 3 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Collyrium
Plantago major
Collyrium 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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Plantain leaf
Documented for Depurative
Plantago major
A historical and nonspecific term for preparations believed to cleanse or purify the body or blood.
Traditional actions & properties 2 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Diarrhea
Plantago major
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 2 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Ophthalmia
Plantago major
Ophthalmia 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.
Eye & ear 2 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Piles
Plantago major
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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Plantain leaf
Documented for Bacteriostat
Plantago major
Bacteriostat 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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Plantain leaf
Documented for Bruise
Plantago major
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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Plantain leaf
Documented for Mouth cancer
Plantago major
Mouth 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.
Oral & dental 2 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Cough
Plantago major
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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Plantain leaf
Documented for Demulcent
Plantago major
Demulcent is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Traditional actions & properties 2 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Expectorant
Plantago major
A traditional action term for preparations intended to help loosen or move respiratory secretions.
Respiratory & ENT 2 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Inflammation
Plantago major
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 2 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Liver
Plantago major
Liver 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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Plantain leaf
Documented for Neuroblastoma
Plantago major
An autonomic nervous system neoplasm that derives_from immature nerve cells.
Other documented uses 2 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Protisticide
Plantago major
Protisticide 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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Plantain leaf
Documented for Sting
Plantago major
Sting 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 2 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Stomatitis
Plantago major
A mouth disease that is characterized by inflammation of the mouth and lips.
Other documented uses 2 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Tonic
Plantago major
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 2 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Earache
Plantago major
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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Plantain leaf
Documented for Headache
Plantago major
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 1 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Toothache
Plantago major
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 1 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Alexiteric
Plantago major
Alexiteric 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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Plantain leaf
Documented for Amebiasis
Plantago major
A parasitic protozoa infectious disease that involves infection caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica. Amebic invasion of the intestinal lining causes dysentery, colitis or di…
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Anodyne
Plantago major
A historical term for a substance used to relieve pain.
Nervous system, sleep & mood 1 regions
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Oba-Ko
Documented for Antidiarrheic
Plantago majorvar.asiatica
Antidiarrheic 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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Oba-Ko
Documented for Antiphlogistic
Plantago majorvar.asiatica
Antiphlogistic 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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Oba-Ko
Documented for Antitussive
Plantago majorvar.asiatica
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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Plantain leaf
Documented for Apertif
Plantago major
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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Plantain leaf
Documented for Aphrodisiac
Plantago major
Aphrodisiac is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Reproductive & sexual health 1 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Bug bite
Plantago major
Bug 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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Plantain leaf
Documented for Snake bite
Plantago major
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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Plantain leaf
Documented for Bladder
Plantago major
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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Plantain leaf
Documented for Bladder Stone
Plantago major
Bladder Stone 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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Plantain leaf
Documented for Blepharitis
Plantago major
An eyelid disease that is characterized by often chronic inflammation of the eyelid, generally the part where eyelashes grow.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Plantain leaf
Documented for Blister
Plantago major
Blister 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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Plantain leaf
Documented for Boil
Plantago major
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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Plantain leaf
Documented for Burn
Plantago major
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 1 regions
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