Medicinal Herbs Database

Rare and sacred alpine thistle of the Himalayas used in Tibetan and Ayurvedic medicine for anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and tonic properties.

Major TCM herb that releases the exterior, dispels wind, relieves itching, and stops bleeding. Used for wind-cold and wind-heat conditions as well as skin conditions with itching.

TCM herb used to clear heat and fire toxin, resolve damp, and activate blood circulation. Widely studied for anticancer properties. One of the most researched Chinese cancer herbs.

Proteolytic enzyme originally derived from silk worm intestinal bacteria, used for inflammation and pain.

Proteolytic enzyme originally from silkworm gut bacteria.

TCM raw rehmannia that clears heat and cools blood.

Key TCM wind-releasing herb used for pain, spasm, skin conditions, and reducing fever.

Large North American prairie herb used by Native Americans as medicine for fever, rheumatism, and liver support.

Climbing vine of East Asia with large rhizomes, used in TCM and traditional Chinese medicine for skin and joints.

Mexican and Central American climbing vine with large roots, major commercial sarsaparilla source.

Asian fern ally used in TCM and Southeast Asian medicine for cancer support, heat conditions, and inflammatory disorders.

Spectacular Mexican bulb with brilliant red asymmetric flowers, used in Aztec traditional medicine.

Pantropical ornamental with alkaloid-rich roots used in Ayurveda and Southeast Asian medicine.

Noni leaves used topically and internally in Polynesian medicine for joint pain, skin conditions, and fever.

Moroccan Asteraceae producing the famous blue essential oil used for anti-inflammatory and skin conditions.

European meadow tansy relative used in folk medicine for fevers and digestive conditions.

West African tree whose distinctive four-winged pods are used as a spice and medicinal herb for postpartum care, asthma, diabetes, and inflammation.