Medicinal Herbs Database

A fast-growing Asian tree used in folk medicine for pain, inflammation, and respiratory conditions.

Extremely toxic perennial of mountain meadows; historically used in medicine for pain but now mainly restricted to homeopathy due to extreme toxicity.

Nordic variety of yarrow used by Vikings and Norse peoples as a wound herb, digestive bitter, and fever remedy.

TCM herb that releases exterior cold and expels wind-cold-damp; particularly effective for upper body pain.

West African shrub; roots and bark used in traditional medicine of Nigeria, Benin and other West African countries.

East Asian Apiaceae used in TCM for wind-cold conditions, headache, and as decongestant.

Southern African tree whose latex and bark are used for joint pain, toothache, skin disorders, and as a remedy for sexually transmitted infections.

An Iranian poppy species containing thebaine, a precursor for pharmaceutical opioids; no analgesic effect itself.

Source of morphine and other opioid alkaloids; seeds are edible and used culinarily; pharmaceutical significance.

North African and Mediterranean herb with intensely pungent root; used in Unani and Berber medicine for toothache, facial paralysis, and as a sialagogue.

Alternative dogwood species with similar analgesic effects.

Caribbean medicinal tree; traditional fish anesthetic and powerful analgesic, especially for dental pain.

Widespread North American tree whose bark was used by many indigenous peoples and early American medicine for fever, pain, and urinary conditions.

Central Asian and Caucasian Apiaceae used in traditional medicine for pain and anti-inflammatory conditions.

Amazonian tree producing a fragrant white resin used by indigenous Amazonian peoples for headache, respiratory conditions, and wound healing.