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Abscess 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.
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.
Kidney 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.
Chest 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.
A bone inflammation disease that involves a response to irritation or injury, characterized by joint pain, swelling, stiffness located_in joint.
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 characterized by profuse watery diarrhea, vomiting, leg cramps, circulatory collapse and shock.
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.
Urogenital 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.
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.
Bruise 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.
Narcotic is retained as a hazardous, toxicological or harmful-use term. It is presented for completeness and research, never as a practical instruction.
Ophthalmia 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.
A nutritional deficiency disease that is characterized by vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency and has_symptom fatigue, weakness, anemia, petechiae, corkscrew hair, gingivitis, and poor wound healing.
A primary bacterial infectious disease that results_in infection located_in superficial peripheral nerves, located_in skin, located_in mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, located_in anterior chamber of the eyes, or located_in testes, has_material_basis_in Mycobacterium leprae, which is transmitted_by aerosol spread from infected nasal secretions to exposed nasal and oral mucosa. The infection has_symptom skin lesions, has_symptom sensory loss, has_symptom motor loss and has_symptom eye damage.
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.
Puerperium 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.
Dysmenorrhea 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 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.
Hemorrhage 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.
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.
Liver 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.
Bilious is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Abortifacient is retained as a hazardous, toxicological or harmful-use term. It is presented for completeness and research, never as a practical instruction.
A traditional herbal category for preparations associated with the nervous system, calm, stimulation or resilience. The effect depends on the exact plant and preparation.
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.
Debility is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Fumitory is a practical, household, food or cultural-use label rather than a modern therapeutic indication.
Influenza-like illness 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.
Dysuria is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Intoxicant is retained as a hazardous, toxicological or harmful-use term. It is presented for completeness and research, never as a practical instruction.
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.
A brain disease that is characterized by the occurrance of at least two unprovoked seizures resulting from a persistent epileptogenic abnormality of the brain that is able to spontaneously generate paroxysmal activity and typically manifested by sudden brief episodes of altered or diminished consciousness, involuntary movements, or convulsions.
Abdomen 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.
Source label: Tumor(Abdomen)Aperient is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
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.
A glucose metabolism disease that is characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia with disturbances of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.
Nerves 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.
Cathartic is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Cardiotonic is a historical action or property term used in ethnobotanical literature. It describes reported intent, not a verified pharmacological effect.
Lactogogue is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Bladder 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.
A mite infestation that is a contagious ectoparasite skin infection caused by human itch mite Sarcoptes scabiei type hominis, which burrows into the upper layer of the skin but never below the stratum corneum causing severe itching and a rash found on the hands, folds of the wrist, elbow or knee, penis, breast, and shoulder blades.
Convulsion 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.
Styptic is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Dermatosis 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.
Alexiteric is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Neuralgia is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
An artery disease characterized by chronic elevated blood pressure in the arteries.
An arthritis that has_material_basis_in uric acid crystal deposits located_in joint.
A viral infectious disease that results in infection located in skin, has_material_basis_in Variola virus (Orthopoxvirus variola), which is transmitted by droplets from oral, nasal or pharyngeal mucosa, transmitted by contact with the body fluids, or transmitted by fomites. The infection results in formation of lesions, first on the face, hands and forearms and later on the trunk.
Thirst is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
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.
Source label: Repellant(Insect)Eruption is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
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 sweats and has_symptom cough.
A female reproductive system disease that is characterized by the absence of menstruation.
A cutaneous mycosis that results_in fungal infection located_in scalp, located_in glabrous skin, or located_in nail, has_material_basis_in Ascomycota fungi that belong to a group called dermatophytes, which have the ability to utilize keratin as a nutrient source. Subtypes are classified by the location on the body.
Earache 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.
Source label: Ache(Ear)A liver disease that is characterized as an inflammation of the liver.
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.
Febrifuge is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Masticatory is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
A lung disease that involves lung parenchyma or alveolar inflammation and abnormal alveolar filling with fluid (consolidation and exudation). It results from a variety of causes including infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites, and chemical or physical injury to the lungs. It is accompanied by fever, chills, cough, and difficulty in breathing.
Parasiticide is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Carbuncle is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Liqueur is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
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.
Edema 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.
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.
Leucorrhea is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Corn is a source vocabulary term preserved from historical ethnobotanical literature. The original term is retained even when its modern meaning is broad or uncertain.
Arrow poison is retained as a hazardous, toxicological or harmful-use term. It is presented for completeness and research, never as a practical instruction.
Source label: Poison(Arrow)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.
The profile explains the source vocabulary and connects related data. It does not establish effectiveness, dose, preparation, route or suitability for an individual diagnosis.