Table 3 Use-reports (URs), use values (UVs), and informant consensus factors (ICFs) in every use category (UC).

1

Diseases caused by bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections (BVP)

Ascariasis, chicken pox, herpes simplex, scabies, jaundice (hepatitis), mumps (parotitis), athlete's foot, warts, amoebiasis, white spot (tinea flava), impetigo, measles, colds (influenza), dengue fever, malaria, typhoid fever, ringworm

3588

8.70

61

9.49

3.04

0.98

2

Tissue growth problems (TGP)

Cancer, cyst, tumor (myoma)

991

2.40

18

2.80

0.95

0.98

3

Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic (ENM)

Diabetes, tonic, beriberi, hormonal imbalance, goiter

1367

3.31

36

5.60

1.03

0.97

4

Diseases of the nervous system (DNS)

Migraine, Parkinson's disease, nervous breakdown (depression, anxiety, mental stress, nervousness)

239

0.58

7

1.09

0.19

0.97

5

Diseases of the eye (EYE)

Sore eyes, cataract, eye problem (blurred vision, conjunctivitis, eye infection)

308

0.75

8

1.24

0.25

0.98

6

Diseases of the ear (EAR)

Ear congestion, ear infection, discharging ear (otorrhea)

410

0.99

8

1.24

0.36

0.98

7

Diseases of the circulatory system (DCS)

Anemia, hypertension, varicose veins, heart problem (enlargement), internal bleeding, hemorrhage

1333

3.23

31

4.82

0.92

0.98

8

Diseases of the respiratory system (DRS)

Asthma, pneumonia, emphysema, pulmonary tuberculosis, nasal congestion, lung nodule, cough, cough with phlegm, respiratory disease complex (rhinitis, tracheitis, bronchitis), sore throat (tonsillitis)

3896

9.44

67

10.42

2.66

0.98

9

Diseases of the digestive system (DDS)

Constipation, diarrhea, stomach trouble (dysentery, stomachache, bloating), vomiting (nausea), peptic ulcer, toothache, gum swelling, indigestion (dyspepsia), mouth sore (canker sore), stomach acidity (gastritis), swollen/bleeding gums (gingivitis), pancreatitis, liver problem (fatty liver), hemorrhoids, appetite enhancer

6322

15.33

82

12.75

4.64

0.99

10

Diseases of the skin (DOS)

Boils (furuncle/carbuncle), skin eruptions, skin rashes and itchiness (eczema, dermatitis), psoriasis, pimple and acne, hair loss, dandruff

2563

6.21

40

6.22

2.10

0.99

11

Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue problems (MCP)

Joint pain (arthritis, gout), rheumatism, sprain, tendon mass nodule, swollen muscles/swellings, muscle pain

2597

6.30

42

6.53

2.23

0.98

12

Genito-urinary problems (GUP)

Urination difficulty, kidney stones, kidney problem (high uric acid and creatinine), urinary bladder swelling, dysmenorrhea, delayed or irregular menstruation, urinary tract infection

2358

5.72

39

6.07

1.72

0.98

13

Uses in pregnancy to delivery, maternal and infant care (PMI)

Pregnancy (impotence and sterility), abortifacient, labor and delivery enhancer, childbirth tool, miscarriage, maternal care, postpartum care and recovery, new-born baby care, milk production enhancer

1914

4.64

40

6.22

1.25

0.98

14

Abnormal signs and symptoms (ASS)

Abdominal pain, backache, body ache, headache, fever, weakness and fatigue (asthenia), baby teething, child sleeplessness, malaise and fatigue, “pasmo” (cramp and spasm), “bughat” (relapse), skin numbness (paresthesia), dizziness and fainting, body chills, gas pain and flatulence, hangover

8133

19.72

88

13.69

5.84

0.99

15

Other problems of external causes (OEC)

Allergy, burns, cuts and wounds, fracture and dislocation, bruises and contusions, animal bites (snake, dog), insect bites (mosquito, wasp, scorpion), poisoning, contacts with plant or animal parts

5023

12.18

70

10.89

3.98

0.99

16

Other uses (OTU)

Circumcision antiseptic and anesthetic

205

0.50

6

0.93

0.27

0.98