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Documented for Stimulant
Syzygium aromaticum
Stimulant 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Carminative
Syzygium aromaticum
A traditional action term for aromatic preparations associated with gas and digestive discomfort.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 3 regions
237 preparation links
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Documented for Nausea
Syzygium aromaticum
Nausea 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Toothache
Syzygium aromaticum
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 3 regions
237 preparation links
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Documented for Antiseptic
Syzygium aromaticum
Antiseptic is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Immune, infection & fever 3 regions
237 preparation links
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Documented for Analgesic
Syzygium aromaticum
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.
Other documented uses 2 regions
237 preparation links
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Documented for Dyspepsia
Syzygium aromaticum
Dyspepsia 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Rubefacient
Syzygium aromaticum
Rubefacient 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Spasm
Syzygium aromaticum
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 2 regions
237 preparation links
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Documented for Stomachic
Syzygium aromaticum
A historical action term for preparations associated with appetite or digestive comfort.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 2 regions
237 preparation links
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Documented for Tonic
Syzygium aromaticum
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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Vermifuge
Syzygium aromaticum
A historical term for a substance used to expel intestinal worms. It is not evidence that a plant is safe or effective for parasitic infection.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 2 regions
237 preparation links
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Documented for Diarrhea
Syzygium aromaticum
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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Halitosis
Syzygium aromaticum
Halitosis 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Hernia
Syzygium aromaticum
Hernia 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Abdomen
Syzygium aromaticum
Abdomen 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Anesthetic
Syzygium aromaticum
Anesthetic 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Anodyne
Syzygium aromaticum
A historical term for a substance used to relieve pain.
Nervous system, sleep & mood 1 regions
237 preparation links
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Documented for Scorpion antidote
Syzygium aromaticum
Scorpion 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Antioxidant
Syzygium aromaticum
Antioxidant 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Antiperspirant
Syzygium aromaticum
Antiperspirant 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Bactericide
Syzygium aromaticum
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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Callus
Syzygium aromaticum
Callus 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Caries
Syzygium aromaticum
Caries 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Cholera
Syzygium aromaticum
A primary bacterial infectious disease that is described as an acute, diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which is characteri…
Immune, infection & fever 1 regions
237 preparation links
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Documented for Dentifrice
Syzygium aromaticum
Dentifrice 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Deodorant
Syzygium aromaticum
Deodorant 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Digestive
Syzygium aromaticum
Digestive 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Flux
Syzygium aromaticum
Flux 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Fumitory
Syzygium aromaticum
Fumitory is a practical, household, food or cultural-use label rather than a modern therapeutic indication.
Practical & cultural use 1 regions
237 preparation links
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Documented for Gargle
Syzygium aromaticum
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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Gastritis
Syzygium aromaticum
A stomach disease that is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
Other documented uses 1 regions
237 preparation links
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Documented for Gestation
Syzygium aromaticum
Gestation 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Hairblack
Syzygium aromaticum
Hairblack 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Heart
Syzygium aromaticum
Heart 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Hiccup
Syzygium aromaticum
Hiccup 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Intestine
Syzygium aromaticum
Intestine 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Nipple
Syzygium aromaticum
Nipple 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Parturition
Syzygium aromaticum
Parturition 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.
Reproductive & sexual health 1 regions
237 preparation links
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Documented for Polypus
Syzygium aromaticum
Polypus 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Insect repellant
Syzygium aromaticum
Insect repellant 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Sore
Syzygium aromaticum
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 1 regions
237 preparation links
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Documented for Sterility
Syzygium aromaticum
Sterility 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
237 preparation links
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Documented for Uterus
Syzygium aromaticum
Uterus 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.
Reproductive & sexual health 1 regions
237 preparation links
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Documented for Wart
Syzygium aromaticum
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
237 preparation links
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