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Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Torch Ginger

Etlingera elatior

Tall ginger relative with spectacular flower buds used as food and medicine across Southeast Asia.

Earache and ear infectionsFlower buds and leaves used fresh in cooking and as tea
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TL
Antimicrobial

Trichostema lanceolatum

Trichostema lanceolatum

Annual herb of California dry slopes with intense camphor-vinegar fragrance, used by California Native Americans.

Used by Ohlone and other California tribes for fevers and headachesTea: 1 tsp per cup 2x/day
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Tropaeolum Majus Herb

Tropaeolum majus

Colorful climbing plant with antibiotic properties used for urinary and respiratory infections, rich in vitamin C and mustard oils.

treatment of urinary infections in European folk medicineLeaves and flowers freely as food; 5g fresh herb daily
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TA
Antimicrobial

Tulbaghia alliacea

Tulbaghia alliacea

South African forest Tulbaghia with similar garlic properties to T. violacea, used by Nguni peoples.

Traditional Zulu and Xhosa folk medicine for infections and feverTea: 3-5g per cup 2x/day
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TH
Antimicrobial

Tunisian Harmel

Peganum harmala var. africana

North African variety of Syrian rue used in Tunisian and Libyan folk medicine as incense, antimicrobial, and psychoactive.

fumigation to repel evil spiritsUse only under expert supervision - toxic
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U
Antimicrobial

Ulmo

Eucryphia cordifolia

Chilean rainforest tree whose flowers produce a distinctive honey with potent antibacterial properties; bark and flowers used in Mapuche medicine for wound healing and infections.

Wound healingUlmo honey: 1-2 tablespoons daily; bark tea 1 cup daily
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UL
Antimicrobial

Usnea Lichen

Usnea barbata

Hanging lichen of forests worldwide used in European, Chinese, and Native American folk medicine as powerful antimicrobial.

Wound healing and antisepsis across traditions300mg usnic acid standardized extract twice daily; 3-5ml tincture 3x daily
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UC
Antimicrobial

Uvaria chamae

Uvaria chamae

A West African shrub used in traditional medicine for malaria, pain, and infection.

Antimalarial use2-4g root as tea
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VT
Antimicrobial

Vana Tulsi

Ocimum gratissimum

Shrubby basil of Africa and Asia; one of three Tulsi varieties used in Ayurveda; also widely used across Africa for infections and malaria.

Adaptogenic tonic in Ayurveda (Vana Tulsi variety)2–4 g dried herb as tea; diluted essential oil; 2–3 mL tincture
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VI
Antimicrobial

Vangueria Infausta

Vangueria infausta

Southern African fruit tree used for nutritive and medicinal purposes; bark used for fever, malaria, and digestive disorders across Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa.

Fever treatmentBark decoction: 1 cup twice daily; fruit eaten fresh
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VB
Antimicrobial

Veltheimia bracteata

Veltheimia bracteata

South African winter-flowering bulb with pink tubular flowers, used in Zulu traditional medicine.

Traditional Zulu medicine for infections and respiratory conditionsTincture: 1-2ml 2x/day
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VT
Antimicrobial

Velvet Tamarind

Dialium guineense

West African tree with edible sour-sweet fruit pods used medicinally throughout the region.

Nigerian sore throat remedy20-30g fruit pulp daily
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VC
Antimicrobial

Veratrum californicum

Veratrum californicum

Western North American plant; causes severe birth defects (cyclopia) in livestock; source of cyclopamine.

historical Native American use for fertility controlNot for any use - highly toxic teratogen
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VA
Antimicrobial

Vernonia Amygdalina

Vernonia amygdalina

One of the most important medicinal plants in Africa; the leaves of this shrub are a dietary staple and medicine across Central and West Africa for malaria, diabetes, and liver conditions.

Malaria and fever across Central and West Africa3-6g dried leaf decoction or fresh leaves squeezed for juice
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VD
Antimicrobial

Vitex doniana

Vitex doniana

West African Vitex tree whose leaves, bark, and fruit are used in traditional medicine for malaria, fever, and anemia.

Malaria treatment in West African medicine10-20 g bark or leaf decoction
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WS
Antimicrobial

Warburgia salutaris

Warburgia salutaris

Endangered East African tree; bark highly valued in Zulu, Swati, and Tsonga traditional medicine.

respiratory infections2-5g bark tea or 1-2ml tincture daily
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WU
Antimicrobial

Warburgia Ugandensis

Warburgia ugandensis

East African tree with peppery bark used across Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania for respiratory infections, malaria, and gastrointestinal disorders.

Respiratory infectionsBark decoction: 1 cup twice daily
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WO
Antimicrobial

Welsh Onion

Allium fistulosum

Asian origin hollow-stemmed onion used in TCM for cold-expelling and Yang-warming conditions.

TCM cold-expelling herb10-30g fresh stalks daily or as food
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WS
Antimicrobial

White Sage

Salvia apiana

A sacred plant of Native Americans used ceremonially for smudging and medicinally for respiratory and digestive conditions.

Smudging/purification1-2g dried leaves as tea 2x daily
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WB
Antimicrobial

Wild Bergamot Monarda

Monarda fistulosa

Purple-flowered bee balm species used widely by Native American tribes for respiratory, antiseptic, and digestive conditions.

treatment of colds and respiratory infections in Native American medicine2-4g dried herb as tea
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