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Medicinal Herbs Database

Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Gelsemium elegans

Gelsemium elegans

Poisonous vine of Southeast Asia used in TCM in minute controlled doses for pain and cancer treatment.

Traditional Chinese medicine Gou Wen for pain and skin cancerPharmaceutical use only; extremely toxic
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GS
Analgesic

Gelsemium sempervirens

Gelsemium sempervirens

Southeastern US vine; small doses historically used for neuralgia; extremely toxic.

neuralgiaProfessional use only in homeopathic doses
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GS
Analgesic

Gloriosa superba

Gloriosa superba

Spectacular climbing lily of tropical Africa and Asia with crimson-yellow flowers, highly toxic colchicine source.

Traditional African and Indian medicine for gout and pain in tiny dosesPharmaceutical extraction only; raw plant fatal
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Analgesic

Harshingar

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis

Indian tree with flowers and leaves used in Ayurveda and folk medicine for fever and rheumatism.

Ayurvedic anti-malarial2-4g leaf tea daily or 500mg extract
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HC
Analgesic

Hedychium Coronarium

Hedychium coronarium

Fragrant ginger family flower from Asia and Americas used in folk medicine for headache, fever, and anti-inflammatory conditions.

headache and fever remedy in Asian folk medicine2-4g rhizome decoction or topical poultice
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HL
Analgesic

Hemp Leaf

Cannabis sativa

The leaves and flowers of Cannabis sativa used in Ayurvedic medicine (Bhang) and traditional medicines worldwide. The medicinal leaf preparation is distinct from psychoactive strains.

Pain relief in Ayurvedic medicineLegal status varies; consult local regulations; CBD extracts 10-50mg daily
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H
Analgesic

Henbane

Hyoscyamus niger

Highly toxic European herb used cautiously in traditional medicine as an analgesic, antispasmodic, and sedative. Witches used it in flying ointments. Contains tropane alkaloids.

Pain relief in folk medicinePharmaceutical preparations only — DO NOT self-administer raw herb
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HS
Analgesic

Himatanthus Sucuuba

Himatanthus sucuuba

Amazonian tree whose latex is used by indigenous Amazonian tribes for intestinal parasites, pain, and ulcers.

intestinal parasites5–10ml latex diluted in water or 200mg extract
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HP
Analgesic

Hypecoum pendulum

Hypecoum pendulum

Mediterranean Papaveraceae; used in Turkish and Persian folk medicine as mild analgesic and sedative.

pain relief2-3g dried herb tea 2x/day
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IP
Analgesic

Indian Pipe

Monotropa uniflora

A ghostly white parasitic plant with no chlorophyll, used by Native Americans as a powerful nervine for pain and anxiety.

Pain relief5-20 drops tincture as needed for acute pain/anxiety
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J
Analgesic

Jambu

Acmella paniculata

A tropical relative of the toothache plant used in Amazonian medicine for pain, immunity, and as a culinary green.

ToothacheChew fresh flowers for oral pain; tincture 1-2ml 3x daily
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KG
Analgesic

Kaempferia Galanga Herb

Kaempferia galanga

Low-growing aromatic ginger from Southeast Asia used in Jamu Indonesian medicine and throughout the region for digestion and pain.

digestive tonic in Indonesian Jamu2-4g rhizome as tea or poultice
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KR
Analgesic

Kaempferia rotunda

Kaempferia rotunda

South and Southeast Asian Zingiberaceae; rhizome used in Ayurveda and Thai medicine for wounds and pain.

woundsRhizome paste topically; 3-5g decoction 2x/day
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KL
Analgesic

Kalmia Latifolia Herb

Kalmia latifolia

Beautiful North American evergreen with toxic grayanotoxins used carefully by Native peoples for skin and rheumatic conditions.

topical pain remedy in Native American folk medicineTopical use only under supervision - highly toxic
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KF
Analgesic

Kopsia fruticosa

Kopsia fruticosa

Ornamental shrub of Southeast Asia with pink flowers, used in traditional Malay and Indonesian medicine.

Traditional Malay medicine for pain and feverTraditional use with caution; toxic alkaloids present
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K
Analgesic

Kratom

Mitragyna speciosa

A Southeast Asian tree whose leaves have dose-dependent stimulant and opioid-like effects. Controversial and regulated.

Pain reliefHighly variable; 1-5g powder (stimulant), 5-15g (sedative). Consult healthcare provider.
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LS
Analgesic

Ligusticum sinense

Ligusticum sinense

TCM herb for wind-cold headache particularly at vertex (top of head); paired with Notopterygium.

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

Macropiper excelsum

Macropiper excelsum

New Zealand native; sacred Maori medicinal and ceremonial plant; leaves used for pain, rheumatism, and skin.

pain3-5g leaves tea 2x/day; leaf poultice
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MV
Analgesic

Mandevilla velutina

Mandevilla velutina

Climbing vine of the Brazilian cerrado, used in Brazilian folk medicine for pain and inflammation.

Traditional Brazilian folk medicine for pain and inflammatory conditionsTea: 5-10g per cup 2x/day
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MO
Analgesic

Mandragora Officinarum Herb

Mandragora officinarum

Mythical and toxic Mediterranean plant of ancient medicine used as a powerful sedative, aphrodisiac, and surgical anesthetic.

surgical anesthetic in ancient Mediterranean medicineMedical supervision only - extremely toxic
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