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Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Anti-inflammatory

Cosmos sulphureus

Cosmos sulphureus

A Mexican wildflower with traditional uses in local herbal medicine for digestive and anti-inflammatory conditions.

Digestive aid2g dried flowers as tea
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CE
Anti-inflammatory

Curcumin Extract

Curcuma longa (extract)

Curcumin extract represents the highly concentrated and bioavailability-enhanced forms of turmeric's primary active compound. Unlike whole turmeric, these standardized extracts use various technologies to dramatically improve absorption. Clinical research predominantly uses these enhanced forms for therapeutic applications.

Anti-inflammatory500-1000mg enhanced curcumin extract daily (varies by formulation)
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DI
Anti-inflammatory

Dashamula Indian

Ten-root Ayurvedic formula

Ayurvedic ten-root formula for inflammation, pain, and Vata disorders.

Arthritis3-6g powder decoction or 500mg extract 2-3x daily
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D
Anti-inflammatory

Devdaru

Cedrus deodara

Majestic Himalayan conifer; bark and heartwood oil used in Ayurveda and Unani medicine for skin conditions, fever, and rheumatism.

Skin conditions and parasites in Ayurveda2–3 g bark as decoction; diluted essential oil topically
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DV
Anti-inflammatory

Dodonaea Viscosa

Dodonaea viscosa

Pantropical shrub used in traditional medicine across Africa, Asia, Australia, and Americas for fever, toothache, wound healing, and inflammation.

Fever treatmentLeaf decoction: 1 cup 2-3 times daily
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DL
Anti-inflammatory

Durian Leaf

Durio zibethinus

The leaves of the infamous durian fruit tree are used in Southeast Asian folk medicine for fever and skin conditions.

Fever reduction3-5 dried leaves as tea 2x daily
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F
Anti-inflammatory

Frankincense

Boswellia sacra

Sacred resin from Arabian and African trees used for thousands of years in medicine and ceremony. Related to Boswellia serrata used in Ayurveda.

Treating arthritis300-500mg boswellic acid extract three times daily
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GJ
Anti-inflammatory

Gardenia jasminoides

Gardenia jasminoides

TCM herb Zhi Zi; clears heat, drains fire, cools blood; anti-inflammatory and used for jaundice.

fever6-10g dried fruit tea 2x/day; 300mg extract
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G
Anti-inflammatory

Gobernadora

Larrea tridentata

Sonoran Desert shrub used by Native Americans and Mexican communities for pain, infections, and cancer; highly controversial due to hepatotoxicity risk.

ArthritisTopical preparation only (safety concern); tea short-term: 1 cup max
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GA
Anti-inflammatory

Gustavia Augusta

Gustavia augusta

Amazonian tree revered by indigenous peoples for its edible fruit and medicinal applications including wound healing and fever reduction.

feverBark or leaf decoction 200ml daily
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HC
Anti-inflammatory

Haemanthus coccineus

Haemanthus coccineus

South African bulb with brilliant scarlet flower heads, traditional Khoikhoi medicine plant.

Traditional Khoikhoi and Cape Coloured folk medicine for colds and feversTincture: 1-2ml 2x/day
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HH
Anti-inflammatory

Hedyotis Herb

Hedyotis diffusa

Major TCM cancer-support herb that clears heat and fire toxin, promotes urination, and dispels blood stasis. One of the most commonly used herbs in traditional Chinese cancer formulas.

Clear heat and fire toxin15-30g dried herb as decoction or 500-1000mg extract daily
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HN
Anti-inflammatory

Heliamphora nutans

Heliamphora nutans

Venezuelan tepui endemic carnivorous plant; limited folk use by indigenous communities for fever.

feverTraditional use only; not established
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HP
Anti-inflammatory

Hippeastrum puniceum

Hippeastrum puniceum

Tropical American bulb with showy red flowers, used in Caribbean and South American folk medicine.

Traditional Caribbean folk medicine for fever and inflammationTincture: 1-2ml 2x/day (toxic - caution)
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HK
Anti-inflammatory

Hypericum kouytchense

Hypericum kouytchense

East Asian Hypericum used in Chinese folk medicine for inflammation and pain relief.

inflammation3-5g dried herb as tea
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IN
Anti-inflammatory

Indigo Naturalis

Strobilanthes cusia

Tropical shrub of Southeast Asia; processed leaves yield indigo dye also used medicinally in TCM for anti-inflammatory and antitumor conditions.

Inflammatory skin conditions in TCM1.5–3 g powder 3x daily for IBD; topical for skin conditions
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JX
Anti-inflammatory

Ji Xue Cao

Bidens bipinnata

TCM and Vietnamese herb used for blood stasis, sore throat, liver conditions, and wound healing; similar uses to B. pilosa across Asian traditions.

Blood stasis conditionsHerb tea: 2-3 cups daily; 1-2ml tincture; topical poultice
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K
Anti-inflammatory

Kawakawa

Piper excelsum

Sacred Maori plant with leaves holed by looper caterpillar considered the most potent, used for pain, skin conditions, and as spiritual plant.

Pain relief and healing in Maori medicine2-3 leaves as tea daily; topical poultice from leaves
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KK
Anti-inflammatory

Khe Khe

Averrhoa carambola

Star fruit leaves and roots used in Vietnamese medicine for headache, fever, chickenpox, and rheumatism.

headache15-30g fresh leaves tea daily
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KS
Anti-inflammatory

Kummerowia striata

Kummerowia striata

East Asian annual legume used in Chinese folk medicine for fever, dysentery, and urinary conditions.

fever10-15g dried herb tea 2x/day
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