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Quercus robur
Documented for Coffee
Quercus robur
Coffee 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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Quercus robur
Documented for Astringent
Quercus robur
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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Quercus robur
Documented for Cancer
Quercus robur
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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Quercus robur
Documented for Brain cancer
Quercus robur
A central nervous system cancer that is characterized by the growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the brain.
Cancer & abnormal growth 1 regions
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Quercus robur
Documented for Lip cancer
Quercus robur
Lip 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.
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Quercus robur
Documented for Stomach cancer
Quercus robur
A gastrointestinal system cancer that is located_in the stomach.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Quercus robur
Documented for Depurative
Quercus robur
A historical and nonspecific term for preparations believed to cleanse or purify the body or blood.
Traditional actions & properties 1 regions
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Quercus robur
Documented for Emmenagogue
Quercus robur
A historical term for substances used to stimulate menstrual flow. Some plants carrying this label may be unsafe in pregnancy.
Reproductive & sexual health 1 regions
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Quercus robur
Documented for Fever
Quercus robur
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 1 regions
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Quercus robur
Documented for Hemostat
Quercus robur
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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Quercus robur
Documented for Scrofula
Quercus robur
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…
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Quercus robur
Documented for Styptic
Quercus robur
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.
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Quercus robur
Documented for Tonic
Quercus robur
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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Quercus robur
Documented for Tumor
Quercus robur
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 1 regions
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Quercus robur
Documented for Wart
Quercus robur
Wart 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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