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Use profile · Reproductive & sexual health

Impotence

A sexual dysfunction that is characterized by persistent or recurrent inability to achieve or to maintain an erection during sexual activity.

Condition Or SymptomDOID:1875Traditional documentation
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The database says that a source associated a plant with the label “Impotence”. It does not show that the source used modern diagnostic criteria or that the plant was effective.

Pregnancy, severe pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, suspected infection or fertility concerns require qualified medical care.

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Method · Traditional usePowder of Pills of Strych'nine

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Method · Traditional useOintment of FOOTNOTES

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Method · Traditional usePill of SPECIFIC REMEDIES

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Method · Traditional useDecoction of woods

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Method · Traditional useOr, the unadulterated strong mercurial ointment

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Method · Traditional useOintment to promote absorption of Bubo

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Method · Traditional useSedative draught to be taken at bed-time when annoyed with chordee

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Method · Traditional useSedative draught to be taken at bed-time when annoyed with chordee

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8plant associations for Impotence
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