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Medicinal Herbs Database

Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Analgesic

Achillea ptarmica

Achillea ptarmica

European meadow herb used as sneezing inducer and for toothache; relative of yarrow with stronger pungency.

toothache2-3g dried herb tea 2x/day; topical for toothache
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AI
Analgesic

Aegiphila integrifolia

Aegiphila integrifolia

Tropical South American shrub used by indigenous peoples for pain, fever, and as fish poison.

Pain relief in South American indigenous medicine5-10 g leaf decoction
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Analgesic

Akuamma

Picralima nitida

West African tree whose seeds are used as a potent analgesic and anti-malarial.

Pain relief2-4g seeds powdered daily
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AS
Analgesic

Alnus serrulata

Alnus serrulata

An eastern North American alder used by Native Americans for fever, pain, and as an astringent.

Fever reduction2g dried bark as tea
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AB
Analgesic

Amaryllis belladonna

Amaryllis belladonna

South African bulb with fragrant pink flowers appearing before leaves, used in Cape traditional medicine.

Traditional Cape Malay and Khoikhoi medicine for pain and swellingTincture: 1-2ml 2x/day
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AD
Analgesic

Angelica dahurica

Angelica dahurica

TCM exterior-releasing herb for wind-cold conditions with headache; opens nasal passages.

headache3-9g dried root or 300mg extract daily
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AC
Analgesic

Arnica chamissonis

Arnica chamissonis

North American arnica species used as a sustainable substitute for protected Arnica montana.

bruisesTopical only
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AB
Analgesic

Atropa Belladonna Herb

Atropa belladonna

Notoriously toxic European plant used since antiquity in folk medicine and pharmacy; source of atropine and scopolamine.

pupil dilation cosmetic in Renaissance ItalyMedical use only - pharmaceutical preparations
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BW
Analgesic

Black Willow

Salix nigra

North American willow species; bark used similarly to white willow bark by Indigenous peoples and Eclectic physicians for pain and fever.

Pain and fever by many Native American tribes2–3 g bark as decoction; 2–3 mL tincture 3x daily
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BH
Analgesic

Bleeding Heart

Lamprocapnos spectabilis

East Asian ornamental plant used in TCM for blood stasis, pain, and wound healing. The Western species Dicentra canadensis has been used by Native Americans for similar conditions.

Blood stasis and pain treatment in TCMSmall doses only: 1-2ml tincture; toxic in overdose
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BA
Analgesic

Boscia Albitrunca

Boscia albitrunca

Small evergreen tree of southern African dry savannas used by San and Khoikhoi peoples for food and medicine, particularly for root coffee substitute and analgesic.

pain reliefRoot powder as coffee substitute or bark decoction 200ml
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BB
Analgesic

Brunsvigia bosmaniae

Brunsvigia bosmaniae

South African amaryllid bulb plant used by Khoi and San peoples for sores, wounds, and rheumatic conditions.

Wound treatment by Khoi and SanBulb juice applied topically
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BS
Analgesic

Bursera simaruba

Bursera simaruba

Central American and Caribbean tree with resin sacred in Mesoamerican cultures; diverse medicinal uses.

woundsResin applied topically or 2-5g bark internally
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B
Analgesic

Butterbur

Petasites hybridus

Butterbur is a perennial plant native to Europe and parts of Asia, used since ancient times for plague, fever, and respiratory conditions. Modern clinical trials have established it as an effective treatment for migraine prevention and allergic rhinitis. Only PA-free (pyrrolizidine alkaloid-free) products should be used.

Plague treatment50-75mg PA-free extract twice daily for migraines
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CW
Analgesic

Cao Wu

Aconitum kusnezoffii

TCM wild aconite for severe pain conditions.

Severe arthritis1.5-3g PROCESSED boiled 60+ min
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CC
Analgesic

Capsicum Chinense Herb

Capsicum chinense

Extremely hot pepper family including habanero and scotch bonnet used in Caribbean and Mesoamerican folk medicine for pain.

extreme pain relief topically in Caribbean folk medicineTopical preparations only; culinary tiny amounts
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CF
Analgesic

Capsicum Frutescens Herb

Capsicum frutescens

Intensely pungent small hot pepper used across Latin America, Africa, and Asia for digestive, circulatory, and pain conditions.

digestive stimulant in Mesoamerican folk medicine30,000-100,000 SHU capsaicin; 1-2g daily culinary; topical 0.025-0.075%
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CS
Analgesic

CBD Source

Cannabis sativa (hemp)

Non-psychoactive cannabinoid from hemp with pain and anxiety research.

Pain15-50mg CBD oil 1-3x daily (highly individual)
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CE
Analgesic

Chloranthus erectus

Chloranthus erectus

Perennial herb of East and Southeast Asian forests, used in TCM and traditional Chinese folk medicine.

Traditional TCM use for rheumatism and painTea: 5-10g per day; Tincture: 2-3ml 3x/day
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CW
Analgesic

Chuan Wu

Aconitum carmichaelii (raw)

TCM raw aconite main root for severe bi syndrome pain.

Severe rheumatic pain1.5-3g PROCESSED in decoction boiled 60+ min
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