Medicinal Herbs Database

Southern and East African tree whose leaves and bark are used for infections, wound healing, bilharzia (schistosomiasis), and as an antimicrobial.

Woody liana native to East and South Africa used in traditional medicine for malaria, HIV support, and gastrointestinal conditions.

Asian annual herb used in TCM to clear heat, detoxify, and manage fever and sore throat.

Noni variety from Cook Islands used in traditional Pacific medicine for infectious diseases and inflammation.

Intensely bitter Chinese herb with very high berberine content used for digestive infections, diabetes, and cardiovascular support.

Japanese woodland herb related to Chinese goldthread, used in traditional Japanese Kampo medicine.

Large bulbous plant of South African riversides with pink-white flowers, important traditional medicine plant.

Sub-Saharan African tree; bark used as classic fever remedy in traditional medicine across West Africa.

West African climber vine used in Ghana and neighboring countries as the primary herbal treatment for malaria, containing powerful alkaloids.

A living fossil cycad; seeds processed to make sago starch food; all parts toxic unless specially processed.

Tropical grass native to Sri Lanka and Java producing citronella essential oil used as a natural insect repellent and in traditional medicine for antimicrobial conditions.

A Southwestern US tree used by Native Americans for respiratory and fungal infections, unrelated to true willows.

Wide-ranging African ebony tree used across sub-Saharan Africa for malaria, chest conditions, dysentery, and skin conditions.

A North American persimmon used by Native Americans for sore throat, fever, and as an astringent food plant.

A tropical Asian tree whose bark is used in Ayurvedic and Filipino medicine for fever, malaria, and digestive conditions.

European fern historically used to expel tapeworms; toxic in excess; significant historical anthelmintic.