Table 3.
Category of ailments and their informant consensus factor (ICF) according to Heinrich et al. [24]
| Symptom and ailment categories | Taxons | Use citations | ICF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscular-skeletal disorders | 49 | 2142 | 0.98 |
| Pains | 87 | 2942 | 0.97 |
| Respiratory system disorders | 46 | 1513 | 0.97 |
| Liver complaints | 15 | 447 | 0.97 |
| Cuts and wounds | 20 | 473 | 0.96 |
| Inflammation | 28 | 587 | 0.95 |
| Genitourinary system disorders | 52 | 1062 | 0.95 |
| Circulatory system disorders | 65 | 1250 | 0.95 |
| Skin diseases and disorders | 25 | 464 | 0.95 |
| Gastrointestinal disorders | 68 | 1257 | 0.95 |
| Diabetes | 10 | 165 | 0.95 |
| Nervous system disorders | 34 | 545 | 0.94 |
| Veterinary ailments | 22 | 300 | 0.93 |
| Poisonings | 26 | 321 | 0.92 |
| Others | 36 | 431 | 0.92 |
| Birth-related disorders | 14 | 138 | 0.91 |