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Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Achillea ligustica

Achillea ligustica

Mediterranean yarrow species used in traditional Italian and Greek medicine for similar indications to common yarrow.

wounds3-5g dried herb or 2-4ml tincture daily
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Aconite Root Processed

Aconitum carmichaelii

Prepared (detoxified) form of TCM aconite root — one of the most powerful Yang-tonifying herbs; used for cold patterns, shock, and pain after extensive processing to remove toxic alkaloids.

Yang deficiency shock1.5-15g properly processed herb under professional supervision only
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Anti-inflammatory

Ageratum Conyzoides

Ageratum conyzoides

A pantropical weed used extensively in African, Asian, and South American traditional medicine for wound healing, fever, rheumatism, and respiratory complaints.

Wound healing and hemostasis3-6g dried leaf decoction or topical paste
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Agnimantha

Premna integrifolia

Tree of South and Southeast Asia; bark and leaves used in Ayurveda as part of Dashamoola (ten roots) formula for vata conditions.

Part of Dashamoola formula in Ayurveda3–5 g bark as decoction; 500 mg extract 2x daily
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Alnus rubra

Alnus rubra

A Pacific Northwest tree used by Native Americans as an astringent, anti-inflammatory, and blood purifier.

Astringent use2-3g dried bark as tea
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Ananas comosus leaves

Ananas comosus

Tropical bromeliad whose leaves, stems, and unripe fruit contain bromelain enzymes used medicinally.

Digestive aid in tropical folk medicine500-1000 mg bromelain extract (standardized) daily
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Andiroba

Carapa guianensis

Large Amazonian tree; seed oil used extensively by Indigenous and riverine peoples of Amazonia for insect repellent, anti-inflammatory and skin healing.

Insect repellent in Amazonian folk medicineTopical oil application as needed; 1–2 g seed extract internally
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Anti-inflammatory

Anthemis tinctoria

Anthemis tinctoria

Yellow-flowered chamomile relative used as natural dye and in folk medicine for skin and digestive conditions.

skin inflammation2-3g dried flowers tea 3x/day
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Anthonota macrophylla

Anthonota macrophylla

West and Central African forest legume used in traditional medicine for fever and joint pain.

Fever in West African folk medicine5-10 g bark decoction
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Aspen Bark

Populus tremula

European tree with trembling leaves; bark used in European folk medicine for rheumatic conditions, fevers and prostate conditions.

Rheumatic conditions in European folk medicine2–4 g bark as decoction; 2–4 mL tincture 3x daily
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Aspilia Pluriseta

Aspilia pluriseta

East African herb documented in both human traditional medicine and chimpanzee self-medication; used for intestinal parasites, wound healing, and inflammation.

Intestinal wormsLeaf tea: 1 cup twice daily
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Asteraceae Roman Chamomile

Chamaemelum nobile

Perennial ground-cover chamomile used in European aromatherapy and medicine for anxiety, skin, and digestive conditions.

anxiety and insomnia remedy in European herbalism2-4g dried flowers as tea; diluted EO in aromatherapy
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Bayberry

Myrica cerifera

A North American shrub whose root bark is a powerful astringent, used by Thomsonian herbalists as a cornerstone remedy.

Diarrhea1-2g root bark powder as tea 2-3x daily
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BM
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Beach Morning Glory

Ipomoea pes-caprae

A coastal plant used across Pacific Island and tropical countries for skin conditions and rheumatism.

jellyfish stingsLeaf poultice topically. 6-9g leaf tea daily.
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Beaucarnea recurvata

Beaucarnea recurvata

A Mexican desert succulent with anti-inflammatory root bark used in Mexican folk medicine.

Anti-inflammatory use2g bark as tea
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BI
Anti-inflammatory

Bengle Indonesian

Zingiber purpureum

Indonesian purple ginger used in traditional Jamu for inflammation.

Asthma2-4g fresh or 1-2g dried powder daily
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BI
Anti-inflammatory

Berteroa Incana Herb

Berteroa incana

Roadside European plant used in folk medicine for anti-inflammatory and skin conditions; also toxic to horses.

anti-inflammatory treatment in European folk medicineTopical poultice; 1-2g dried herb tea
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Birch Bark

Betula papyrifera

North American birch bark used by numerous Indigenous tribes for wound healing, fever, and respiratory conditions; contains betulin and betulinic acid.

Wound healingBark tea: 1-2 cups daily; topical bark infusion
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Bolivian Copaiba

Copaifera officinalis

South American tree resin used by Amazonian tribes for anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and respiratory conditions.

Amazonian wound healing500mg-1g extract; topical as needed
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BH
Anti-inflammatory

Borage Herb

Borago officinalis

Mediterranean herb used in folk medicine for adrenal exhaustion, inflammation, and as a galactagogue. The seed oil contains the highest known GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) content.

Adrenal gland support1000-2000mg borage seed oil (GLA) daily or fresh herb freely
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