Medicinal Herbs Database

A massive North American tree whose bark was used by Native Americans and early American physicians for fever and malaria.

Turmeric is a bright yellow spice derived from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, a member of the ginger family. It has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Curcumin, its primary active compound, is one of the most extensively studied natural compounds in modern research.

Southwestern US and Mexican herb with anti-inflammatory properties used in Sonoran folk medicine.

Common woodland perennial of North America; roots used as flavoring and medicine by Indigenous peoples and early settlers.

A delicate European woodland flower used historically for headaches and rheumatism, now primarily homeopathic.

TCM root used to clear heat, nourish yin, and detoxify, important in treating febrile disease with yin injury and throat conditions.

Yarrow is a perennial herb found throughout temperate regions worldwide with a rich history of use in wound healing dating back to ancient Greece. Its Latin name refers to the legendary warrior Achilles, who supposedly used it to treat his soldiers' wounds. It is valued for its hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, and digestive properties.

A close relative of turmeric used in both Ayurveda and TCM to break up masses, improve digestion, and resolve blood stasis.

Middle Eastern and Central Asian succulent herb used in traditional medicine for inflammation and skin conditions.