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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Poison
Solanum nigrum
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Toxicology & hazardous use 4 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Tumor
Solanum nigrum
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Cancer & abnormal growth 6 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Sedative
Solanum nigrum
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 4 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Diuretic
Solanum nigrum
A historical action term for increasing urine production. It does not identify a safe plant, dose, preparation or appropriate clinical use.
Urinary & kidney 3 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Cancer
Solanum nigrum
A disease of cellular proliferation that is malignant and primary, characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation, local cell invasion and metastasis.
Cancer & abnormal growth 4 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Narcotic
Solanum nigrum
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Sore
Solanum nigrum
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Skin, wounds & external care 2 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Dropsy
Solanum nigrum
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Urinary & kidney 3 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Hepatitis
Solanum nigrum
A liver disease that is characterized as an inflammation of the liver.
Other documented uses 3 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Boil
Solanum nigrum
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Depurative
Solanum nigrum
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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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Inflammation
Solanum nigrum
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Pain, inflammation & musculoskeletal 2 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Spasm
Solanum nigrum
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Bladder
Solanum nigrum
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Urinary & kidney 2 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Dyscrasia
Solanum nigrum
Dyscrasia 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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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Emollient
Solanum nigrum
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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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Eye
Solanum nigrum
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Eye & ear 2 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Fever
Solanum nigrum
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Immune, infection & fever 2 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Hydragogue
Solanum nigrum
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Scrofula
Solanum nigrum
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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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Skin
Solanum nigrum
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Swelling
Solanum nigrum
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Tonic
Solanum nigrum
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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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Antidote
Solanum nigrum
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Asthma
Solanum nigrum
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 1 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Bactericide
Solanum nigrum
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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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Cathartic
Solanum nigrum
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Other documented uses 1 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Constipation
Solanum nigrum
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Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Dysmenorrhea
Solanum nigrum
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Reproductive & sexual health 1 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Fatigue
Solanum nigrum
Fatigue 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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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Mouthwash
Solanum nigrum
Mouthwash 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 1 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Shingles
Solanum nigrum
A viral infectious disease that results_in infection located_in nerve fiber, has_material_basis_in Human herpesvirus 3 (Varicellovirus humanalpha3), which reactivates after appeari…
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Wound
Solanum nigrum
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Skin, wounds & external care 1 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Abdomen
Solanum nigrum
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Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Abscess
Solanum nigrum
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Skin, wounds & external care 1 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Stomach ache
Solanum nigrum
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Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Alexiteric
Solanum nigrum
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Alterative
Solanum nigrum
A historical herbal term for gradual improvement of general function or elimination; it has no single modern medical definition.
Traditional actions & properties 1 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Amygdalitis
Solanum nigrum
Amygdalitis 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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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Analgesic
Solanum nigrum
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.
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Anasarca
Solanum nigrum
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Anodyne
Solanum nigrum
A historical term for a substance used to relieve pain.
Nervous system, sleep & mood 1 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Anthrax
Solanum nigrum
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Hippomane antidote
Solanum nigrum
Hippomane 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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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Opium antidote
Solanum nigrum
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Antiseptic
Solanum nigrum
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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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Arthritis
Solanum nigrum
A bone inflammation disease that involves a response to irritation or injury, characterized by joint pain, swelling, stiffness located_in joint.
Pain, inflammation & musculoskeletal 1 regions
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Solanum nigrum
Documented for Astringent
Solanum nigrum
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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