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Thyme
Documented for Pertussis
Thymus vulgaris
A commensal bacterial infectious disease that results_in inflammation located_in respiratory tract, has_material_basis_in Bordetella pertussis, or has_material_basis_in Bordetella …
Other documented uses 4 regions
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Thyme
Documented for Spasm
Thymus 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 4 regions
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Thyme
Documented for Antiseptic
Thymus 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 3 regions
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Thyme
Documented for Bronchitis
Thymus vulgaris
A bronchial disease that is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes. It is caused by bacteria and viruses. The disease has_symptom cough with mucus, has_symptom shortness of breath,…
Respiratory & ENT 3 regions
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Thyme
Documented for Carminative
Thymus vulgaris
A traditional action term for aromatic preparations associated with gas and digestive discomfort.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 3 regions
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Thyme
Documented for Expectorant
Thymus vulgaris
A traditional action term for preparations intended to help loosen or move respiratory secretions.
Respiratory & ENT 2 regions
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Thyme
Documented for Lung
Thymus vulgaris
Lung 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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Thyme
Documented for Stimulant
Thymus vulgaris
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 2 regions
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Thyme
Documented for Anodyne
Thymus vulgaris
A historical term for a substance used to relieve pain.
Nervous system, sleep & mood 1 regions
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Thyme
Documented for Antitussive
Thymus vulgaris
Antitussive 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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Thyme
Documented for Apertif
Thymus vulgaris
Apertif 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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Thyme
Documented for Cancer
Thymus 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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Thyme
Documented for Colic
Thymus 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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Thyme
Documented for Cough
Thymus vulgaris
Cough 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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Thyme
Documented for Demulcent
Thymus vulgaris
Demulcent is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Traditional actions & properties 1 regions
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Thyme
Documented for Depurative
Thymus vulgaris
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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Thyme
Documented for Diaphoretic
Thymus vulgaris
Diaphoretic 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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Thyme
Documented for Digestive
Thymus vulgaris
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
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Thyme
Documented for Diuretic
Thymus 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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Thyme
Documented for Fungicide
Thymus vulgaris
Fungicide 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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Thyme
Documented for Gargle
Thymus 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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Thyme
Documented for Labor
Thymus vulgaris
Labor 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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Thyme
Documented for Laryngitis
Thymus vulgaris
A laryngeal disease involving an inflammation of the larynx leading to hoarse voice or a complete loss of voice due to irritation of the vocal cords caused by viral, bacterial or f…
Other documented uses 1 regions
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Thyme
Documented for Liniment
Thymus vulgaris
Liniment 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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Thyme
Documented for Mouthwash
Thymus vulgaris
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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Thyme
Documented for Nervine
Thymus vulgaris
A traditional herbal category for preparations associated with the nervous system, calm, stimulation or resilience. The effect depends on the exact plant and preparation.
Nervous system, sleep & mood 1 regions
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Thyme
Documented for Pectoral
Thymus vulgaris
Pectoral 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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Thyme
Documented for Insect repellant
Thymus vulgaris
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
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Thyme
Documented for Rubefacient
Thymus vulgaris
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 1 regions
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Thyme
Documented for Sedative
Thymus vulgaris
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 1 regions
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Thyme
Documented for Spice
Thymus vulgaris
Spice 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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Thyme
Documented for Tumor
Thymus vulgaris
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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Thyme
Documented for Digestive tumor
Thymus vulgaris
Digestive 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.
Digestive & gastrointestinal 1 regions
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Thyme
Documented for Vermifuge
Thymus vulgaris
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 1 regions
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