Medicinal Herbs Database

A mangrove tree fruit used in Southeast Asian folk medicine for fevers and skin conditions.

North American native herb used by Native Americans and Eclectic physicians for intestinal worms and cardiac conditions.

Creates a remarkable electric tingling and numbing sensation; used worldwide for toothache and as an immune stimulant comparable to echinacea.

Tropical herb used across Africa, Asia, and the Americas for fever, constipation, and immune conditions.

African thorny tree related to strychnos but primarily food-medicinal; fruit pulp used nutritively while bark is used medicinally for fever, malaria, and toothache.

Southern African tree whose bark is used as an antifungal and antibacterial agent, particularly for skin conditions and respiratory infections.

The source of artemisinin, the most effective antimalarial drug; used in TCM for 2000+ years for fever and malaria; artemisinin combination therapy is WHO first-line malaria treatment.

Caucasian daisy; natural pyrethrin insecticide source; topical use for lice and scabies.

Ancient European tree source of paclitaxel (Taxol); all parts except fruit pulp extremely toxic.

Tea tree is native to Australia and has been used by Aboriginal Australians for thousands of years as a traditional antiseptic. Its essential oil is one of the most well-researched antimicrobial essential oils, effective against bacteria, fungi, and viruses. It became widely known after its use by Australian soldiers in World War II.

East African shrub used traditionally for fish poisoning, insecticide, and medicinally for skin conditions and parasites; rotenone-containing plant.

East African Terminalia species used for bacterial and fungal infections, malaria, and respiratory conditions; related to well-known Terminalia species.

European field weed used in Chinese folk medicine for abscesses, liver conditions, and anti-inflammatory purposes.

Moroccan endemic thyme species used extensively in Amazigh (Berber) traditional medicine for respiratory infections, digestive complaints, and as a tonic.