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Rumex obtusifolius
Documented for Cancer
Rumex obtusifolius
A disease of cellular proliferation that is malignant and primary, characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation, local cell invasion and metastasis.
Cancer & abnormal growth 3 regions
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Rumex obtusifolius
Documented for Poultice
Rumex obtusifolius
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 2 regions
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Rumex obtusifolius
Documented for Nettle antidote
Rumex obtusifolius
Nettle 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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Rumex obtusifolius
Documented for Blister
Rumex obtusifolius
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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Rumex obtusifolius
Documented for Burn
Rumex obtusifolius
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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Rumex obtusifolius
Documented for Collyrium
Rumex obtusifolius
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.
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Rumex obtusifolius
Documented for Depurative
Rumex obtusifolius
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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Rumex obtusifolius
Documented for Itch
Rumex obtusifolius
Itch 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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Rumex obtusifolius
Documented for Laxative
Rumex obtusifolius
Laxative 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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Rumex obtusifolius
Documented for Scald
Rumex obtusifolius
Scald 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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Rumex obtusifolius
Documented for Scrofula
Rumex obtusifolius
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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Rumex obtusifolius
Documented for Skin
Rumex obtusifolius
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Rumex obtusifolius
Documented for Sore
Rumex obtusifolius
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Skin, wounds & external care 1 regions
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Rumex obtusifolius
Documented for Swelling
Rumex obtusifolius
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Skin, wounds & external care 1 regions
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Rumex obtusifolius
Documented for Tonic
Rumex obtusifolius
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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Rumex obtusifolius
Documented for Tumor
Rumex obtusifolius
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Cancer & abnormal growth 1 regions
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Rumex obtusifolius
Documented for Venereal
Rumex obtusifolius
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Reproductive & sexual health 1 regions
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