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Urticaceae

Documentary entry

Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaudich.

Boehmeria nivea

Source topics

Unspecified pain Other documentary records

Historical record: Anodyne

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Urticaceae

Documentary entry

Cecropia glaziovii Snethl.

Cecropia glaziovii

Source topics

Respiratory system

Documented local use: bronchitis

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Reported ethnobotanical use, not a treatment recommendation. Safety and efficacy are not established by the source; do not self-medicate.

Urticaceae

Documentary entry

Cecropia obtusa Trécul

Cecropia obtusa

Source topics

Other documentary records

Pharmacopoeial material: leaves; bark — topical inventory entry

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Traditional topical entry; no oral preparation or home recipe is recommended.

Urticaceae

Documentary entry

Cecropia pachystachya Trécul

Cecropia pachystachya

Source topics

Muscles, bones and joints

Documented local use: backache

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Reported ethnobotanical use, not a treatment recommendation. Safety and efficacy are not established by the source; do not self-medicate.

Urticaceae

Documentary entry

Myrianthus arboreus P.Beauv.

Myrianthus arboreus

Source topics

Respiratory system General symptoms

Historical record: Sore(Throat)

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Urticaceae

Documentary entry

Parietaria judaica L.

Pellitory-of-the-wall

Source topics

Other documentary records

Pharmacopoeial record

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Documentary notice: no medicinal use or home dose is recommended.

Urticaceae

Documentary entry

Pouzolzia mixta Solms

Pouzolzia mixta

Source topics

Digestive system

Historical record: constipation

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Urticaceae

Documentary entry

Pouzolzia zeylanica (L.) Benn. & R.Br.

Pouzolzia zeylanica

Source topics

Skin and injuries Digestive system

Historical record: Boil

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Urticaceae

Use profile

Urtica dioica L.

Stinging nettle — aerial parts

Joints Minor aches

Joint comfort

Traditional use

Joint pain with swelling, redness or fever: seek medical advice. Do not use this profile to treat a urinary tract infection.

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Urticaceae

Documentary entry

Parietaria officinalis L.

Upright pellitory

Source topics

Other documentary records

Pharmacopoeial record

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Documentary notice: no medicinal use or home dose is recommended.

Urticaceae

Documentary entry

Urera baccifera (L.) Gaudich.

Urera baccifera

Source topics

General symptoms Infections and parasites

Historical record: fever

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Urticaceae

Documentary entry

Urera nitida (Vell.) P.Brack

Urera nitida

Source topics

Cultural practices and concepts

Documented local use: a reported “blood-cleansing” use

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Reported ethnobotanical use, not a treatment recommendation. Safety and efficacy are not established by the source; do not self-medicate.

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