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Cucurbitaceae

Documentary entry

Acanthosicyos horridus Welw.

Acanthosicyos horridus

Source topics

Circulation and blood Digestive system

Historical record: artherosclerosis

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Historical record: artherosclerosis

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

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Asteraceae

Documentary entry

Acourtia wrightii (A.Gray) Reveal & R.M.King

Acourtia wrightii

Source topics

Circulation and blood

Historical record: haemostatic

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Historical record: haemostatic

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

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Malvaceae

Documentary entry

Adansonia digitata L.

Adansonia digitata

Source topics

General symptoms Circulation and blood

Historical record: oedemas

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Historical record: anaemia

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Toxicity is reported in SEPASAL. No home preparation or ingestion.

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Fabaceae

Documentary entry

Adenolobus garipensis (E.Mey.) Torre & Hillc.

Adenolobus garipensis

Source topics

Circulation and blood Respiratory system

Historical record: heart disease

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Historical record: heart disease

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

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Gesneriaceae

Documentary entry

Aeschynanthus parviflorus (D.Don) Spreng.

Aeschynanthus parviflorus

Source topics

Unspecified inflammation Digestive system

Reported local uses — documentary record

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Reported local uses — documentary record

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Insufficient safety assessment in the cited sources: no self-medication or homemade medicinal preparation is recommended.

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Asphodelaceae

Documentary entry

Aloe asperifolia A.Berger

Aloe asperifolia

Source topics

Circulation and blood Digestive system

Historical record: artherosclerosis

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Historical record: artherosclerosis

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

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Asphodelaceae

Documentary entry

Aloe bergeriana (Dinter) Boatwr. & J.C.Manning

Aloe bergeriana

Source topics

Skin and injuries Circulation and blood

Historical record: burns

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Historical record: Blood System Disorders

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

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Asphodelaceae

Documentary entry

Aloe lateritia Engl.

Aloe lateritia

Source topics

Circulation and blood Reproductive topics

Historical record: anaemia

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Historical record: anaemia

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

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Asphodelaceae

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Aloe rabaiensis Rendle

Aloe rabaiensis

Source topics

Digestive system Unspecified inflammation

Historical record: purgative

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Historical record: Blood System Disorders

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

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Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Alstonia scholaris (L.) R.Br.

Alstonia scholaris

Source topics

Digestive system Circulation and blood

Reported local uses — documentary record

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Reported local uses — documentary record

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Insufficient safety assessment in the cited sources: no self-medication or homemade medicinal preparation is recommended.

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Amaranthaceae

Documentary entry

Amaranthus spinosus L.

Amaranthus spinosus

Source topics

Food and nutrition Skin and injuries

Historical record: malnutrition

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Historical record: haemorrhoids

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Toxicity is reported in SEPASAL. No home preparation or ingestion.

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Apiaceae

Documentary entry

Ammi majus L.

Ammi majus

Source topics

Circulation and blood

Historical record: Circulatory System Disorders

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Historical record: Circulatory System Disorders

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

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Anacardiaceae

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Anacardium humile A.St.-Hil.

Anacardium humile

Source topics

Circulation and blood Digestive system

Historical record: haemorrhoids

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Historical record: haemorrhoids

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

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Anacardiaceae

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Anacardium occidentale L.

Anacardium occidentale

Source topics

Skin and injuries Circulation and blood

Reported local use: wounds and haemorrhoids

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Reported local use: wounds and haemorrhoids

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Documentary record only: safety and efficacy have not been established here. Do not self-medicate with this plant or replace medical treatment. Some reported uses concern diseases requiring medical diagnosis and treatment; they do not justify replacing healthcare.

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Asteraceae

Documentary entry

Anaphalis contorta (D.Don) Hook.f.

Anaphalis contorta

Source topics

Circulation and blood Infections and parasites

Indications recorded in Bhutanese materia medica

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Indications recorded in Bhutanese materia medica

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Documentary profile with limited evidence. Reported indications do not establish efficacy or justify self-medication or replacing medical care.

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Apocynaceae

Documentary entry

Apocynum cannabinum L.

Apocynum cannabinum

Source topics

Circulation and blood Kidneys and urinary tract

Historical record: cardiovascular stimulant

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Historical record: cardiovascular stimulant

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

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Scrophulariaceae

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Aptosimum glandulosum Emil Weber & Schinz ex Emil Weber

Aptosimum glandulosum

Source topics

Circulation and blood

Historical record: haemorrhoids

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Historical record: haemorrhoids

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

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Scrophulariaceae

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Aptosimum spinescens (Thunb.) Emil Weber

Aptosimum spinescens

Source topics

Circulation and blood Digestive system

Historical record: haemorrhoids

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Historical record: haemorrhoids

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

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Annonaceae

Documentary entry

Artabotrys brachypetalus Benth.

Artabotrys brachypetalus

Source topics

Kidneys and urinary tract Circulation and blood

Historical record: haematuria

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Historical record: haematuria

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

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Acanthaceae

Documentary entry

Avicennia germinans (L.) L.

Avicennia germinans

Source topics

Circulation and blood Infections and parasites

Historical record: haemorrhoids

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Historical record: haemorrhoids

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

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Meliaceae

Documentary entry

Azadirachta indica A.Juss.

Azadirachta indica

Source topics

Circulation and blood Digestive system

Historical record: haemorrhoids

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Historical record: haemorrhoids

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Toxicity is reported in SEPASAL. No home preparation or ingestion.

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Salvadoraceae

Documentary entry

Azima tetracantha Lam.

Azima tetracantha

Source topics

Circulation and blood Toxicology and safety

Historical record: haemostatic

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Historical record: haemostatic

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

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Campanulaceae

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Platycodon grandiflorus (Jacq.) A.DC.

Balloon flower

Source topics

Circulation and blood Tumours and oncology

Cardiotoxicity: oncology research

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Cardiotoxicity: oncology research

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Medical-setting research on a defined product; no unsupervised use recommended.

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Acanthaceae

Documentary entry

Barleria macrostegia Nees

Barleria macrostegia

Source topics

Skin and injuries Circulation and blood

Historical record: bruises

Why this plant?

Reported subject: Historical record: haemorrhages

Reported uses, not demonstrated

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

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