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Documented for Alterative
Prunella vulgaris
A historical herbal term for gradual improvement of general function or elimination; it has no single modern medical definition.
Traditional actions & properties 2 regions
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Documented for Astringent
Prunella vulgaris
A traditional action term for substances described as tightening or drying tissues, often because of tannin-rich preparations.
Skin, wounds & external care 2 regions
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Documented for Fever
Prunella vulgaris
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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Documented for Rheumatism
Prunella vulgaris
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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Documented for Sore throat
Prunella vulgaris
Sore throat 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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Documented for Stomachic
Prunella vulgaris
A historical action term for preparations associated with appetite or digestive comfort.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 2 regions
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Documented for Wound
Prunella vulgaris
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 2 regions
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Documented for Hypertension
Prunella vulgaris
An artery disease characterized by chronic elevated blood pressure in the arteries.
Cardiovascular & blood 1 regions
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Documented for Scrofula
Prunella vulgaris
An extrapulmonary tuberculosis that is located_in lymph node, and has_symptom lymphadenopathy, has_symptom fever, has_symptom weight loss, has_symptom fatigue, has_symptom night sw…
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Documented for Abscess
Prunella vulgaris
Abscess 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.
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Documented for Headache
Prunella vulgaris
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.
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Prunella vulgarisvar.lilacina
Documented for Antiphlogistic
Prunella vulgarisvar.lilacina
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.
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Documented for Antiseptic
Prunella vulgaris
Antiseptic 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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Documented for Anxiety
Prunella vulgaris
A cognitive disorder that involves an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations.
Nervous system, sleep & mood 1 regions
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Documented for Boil
Prunella vulgaris
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.
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Documented for Bruise
Prunella vulgaris
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.
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Documented for Cancer
Prunella vulgaris
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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Documented for Carminative
Prunella vulgaris
A traditional action term for aromatic preparations associated with gas and digestive discomfort.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Documented for Colic
Prunella vulgaris
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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Documented for Conjunctivitis
Prunella vulgaris
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 1 regions
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Documented for Diarrhea
Prunella vulgaris
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 1 regions
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Documented for Diuretic
Prunella vulgaris
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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Prunella vulgarisvar.lilacina
Documented for Diuretic
Prunella vulgarisvar.lilacina
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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Documented for Dysuria
Prunella vulgaris
Dysuria 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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Documented for Enterorrhagia
Prunella vulgaris
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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Documented for Expectorant
Prunella vulgaris
A traditional action term for preparations intended to help loosen or move respiratory secretions.
Respiratory & ENT 1 regions
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Documented for Gargle
Prunella vulgaris
Gargle 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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Documented for Goiter
Prunella vulgaris
A thyroid gland disease that involves an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Documented for Gout
Prunella vulgaris
An arthritis that has_material_basis_in uric acid crystal deposits located_in joint.
Pain, inflammation & musculoskeletal 1 regions
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Documented for Hemorrhage
Prunella vulgaris
Hemorrhage 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.
Cardiovascular & blood 1 regions
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Documented for Hepatitis
Prunella vulgaris
A liver disease that is characterized as an inflammation of the liver.
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Documented for Inflammation
Prunella vulgaris
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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Documented for Leucorrhea
Prunella vulgaris
Leucorrhea 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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Documented for Medicine
Prunella vulgaris
Medicine 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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Documented for Ophthalmia
Prunella vulgaris
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 1 regions
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Documented for Panacea
Prunella vulgaris
Panacea 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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Documented for Piles
Prunella vulgaris
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 1 regions
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Documented for Refrigerant
Prunella vulgaris
A historical term for preparations considered cooling or thirst-relieving.
Traditional actions & properties 1 regions
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Documented for Spasm
Prunella vulgaris
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 1 regions
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Documented for Styptic
Prunella vulgaris
Styptic 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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Documented for Swelling
Prunella vulgaris
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 1 regions
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Documented for Tinnitus
Prunella vulgaris
Tinnitus 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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Documented for Tonic
Prunella vulgaris
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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Documented for Lung tumor
Prunella vulgaris
Lung 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.
Respiratory & ENT 1 regions
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Documented for Unguent
Prunella vulgaris
Unguent 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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Documented for Vertigo
Prunella vulgaris
Vertigo 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 1 regions
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Documented for Vulnerary
Prunella vulgaris
A historical term for preparations applied to wounds or damaged tissue.
Skin, wounds & external care 1 regions
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