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18,956published preparations
374direct use relationships
19connected use areas
411linked plants
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Every preparation now distinguishes an exact source-stated use from editorial verification, same-plant context and an unstated use. The relationship stays visible on the card and inside the record.
Documented in source use is stated in the extracted passage.Related plant context comes from another record for the same plant.Use not stated means the archive preserves method without inventing purpose.
Documented in source
Sore throat
Gargle of Blaud's pills
Historically documented for Sore throat within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseExternal use only
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Sore throat
Ointment of Medicinal properties
Historically documented for Sore throat within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseExternal use only
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Sore throat
Infusion of Materia medica
Historically documented for Sore throat within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseLeafExternal use only
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Itch
Sulphur is a certain remedy for the itch, more safe than mer- mry
Historically documented for Itch within Skin, wounds & external care. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useExternal use only
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Sore throat
Gargle of Materia medica
Historically documented for Sore throat within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseJuiceExternal use only
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Inflammation
Liniment of Preparations and Compositions
Historically documented for Inflammation within Pain, inflammation & musculoskeletal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useExternal use only
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Sore throat
Gargle of Although the Seville
Historically documented for Sore throat within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseJuiceExternal use only
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Piles
Liniment for the Piles
Historically documented for Piles within Digestive & gastrointestinal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useExternal use only
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Piles
Liniment for the Piles
Historically documented for Piles within Digestive & gastrointestinal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useExternal use only
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Piles
i Liniment for the Piles
Historically documented for Piles within Digestive & gastrointestinal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
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Piles
Liniment for the .Piles,
Historically documented for Piles within Digestive & gastrointestinal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useExternal use only
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Dysentery
Poultice of Medicinal properties
Historically documented for Dysentery within Digestive & gastrointestinal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseExternal use only
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Sore throat
DETERGENT GARGLE FOR INFLAM- MATORY SORE THROAT
Historically documented for Sore throat within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseExternal use only
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Sore throat
Decoction of galls
Historically documented for Sore throat within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseExternal use only
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Menstruation
Poultice of Smoke in a pipe leaves
Historically documented for Menstruation within Reproductive & sexual health. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useLeafExternal use only
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Phlegm
A Gargle for Phlegm
Historically documented for Phlegm within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseExternal use only
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Gonorrhea
Gargle of Sulphate of Zinc
Historically documented for Gonorrhea within Reproductive & sexual health. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseExternal use only
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Rheumatism
Liniment of Tincture of Cinnamon
Historically documented for Rheumatism within Pain, inflammation & musculoskeletal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useExternal use only
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Ointment
Ointment of Buds of Poplar
Historically documented for Ointment within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useLeafExternal use only
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Piles
Liniment for the piles
Historically documented for Piles within Digestive & gastrointestinal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useExternal use only
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Piles
~ Liniment for the Piles
Historically documented for Piles within Digestive & gastrointestinal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useExternal use only
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Piles
Liniment for the Piles
Historically documented for Piles within Digestive & gastrointestinal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useExternal use only
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Dysentery
Poultice of Medicinal properties
Historically documented for Dysentery within Digestive & gastrointestinal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseExternal use only
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Sore throat
Gargle of SYHUPUS MORI
Historically documented for Sore throat within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseExternal use only
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Sore throat
Gargle of Not official
Historically documented for Sore throat within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseExternal use only
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Itch
SULPHUR is a certain remedy for the itch, more fafe than mer- cury
Historically documented for Itch within Skin, wounds & external care. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useExternal use only
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Fomentation
Fomentation of Fomentations and Baths
Historically documented for Fomentation within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useRoot · LeafExternal use only
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Ointment
Ointment of APSIMEL juice
Historically documented for Ointment within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useJuiceExternal use only
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Cough
For a Cough
Historically documented for Cough within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useSeedExternal use only
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Rheumatic
Ointment of Sulphureted oil
Historically documented for Rheumatic within Pain, inflammation & musculoskeletal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useExternal use only
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Inflammation
Gargle for Inflammation* No
Historically documented for Inflammation within Pain, inflammation & musculoskeletal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseLeafExternal use only
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Ophthalmia
Ointment of Iodide of Potassium
Historically documented for Ophthalmia within Eye & ear. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useExternal use only
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Itch
Sulphur is a certain remedy for the itch, more fafe than mer-r i eury
Historically documented for Itch within Skin, wounds & external care. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useExternal use only
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Sore throat
Gargle of Bucks and Herts
Historically documented for Sore throat within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseExternal use only
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Sore throat
Gargle of Amphibious nasturtium
Historically documented for Sore throat within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseJuiceExternal use only
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Sore throat
Infusion of The infusion
Historically documented for Sore throat within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseJuiceExternal use only
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Piles
Liniment for the Piles
Historically documented for Piles within Digestive & gastrointestinal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useExternal use only
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Piles
' ' Liniment for the Piles,
Historically documented for Piles within Digestive & gastrointestinal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useExternal use only
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Sore throat
Tincture of myrrh bark
Historically documented for Sore throat within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseBarkExternal use only
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Sore throat
Tincture of myrrh bark
Historically documented for Sore throat within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseBarkExternal use only
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Sore throat
Tincture of Sow the brown bark
Historically documented for Sore throat within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseBarkExternal use only
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Sore throat
Tincture of Sow the brown bark
Historically documented for Sore throat within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseBarkExternal use only
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Sore throat
Tincture of myrrh bark
Historically documented for Sore throat within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseBarkExternal use only
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Sore throat
Tincture of myrrh bark
Historically documented for Sore throat within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseBarkExternal use only
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Ointment
Ointment of OF A SCTRRllUS AND CANCER
Historically documented for Ointment within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useExternal use only
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Piles
Liniment for the Piles
Historically documented for Piles within Digestive & gastrointestinal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useExternal use only
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Epilepsy
Ointment of yellow resin as
Historically documented for Epilepsy within Nervous system, sleep & mood. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useExternal use only
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Sore throat
Gargle of When fresh
Historically documented for Sore throat within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseJuiceExternal use only
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