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Medicinal Herbs Database

Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Flourensia cernua

Flourensia cernua

Chihuahuan desert shrub used by indigenous peoples of Mexico for digestive and antimicrobial purposes.

digestive disorders2-4g dried leaf as tea daily
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FS
Antimicrobial

Forsythia Suspensa Herb

Forsythia suspensa

TCM herb paired with honeysuckle for clearing heat, treating infections, and supporting immune response in febrile conditions.

heat and toxin clearing in TCM paired with honeysuckle6-15g fruit or 500mg extract 3x/day
PregnancyNursing
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FA
Antimicrobial

Fuerstia Africana

Fuerstia africana

Aromatic shrub endemic to East Africa used in Tanzanian and Kenyan traditional medicine for respiratory conditions, wound healing, and antimicrobial purposes.

respiratory infections5g dried herb as tea 3x daily
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GA
Antimicrobial

Gaillardia aristata

Gaillardia aristata

Native American plains herb used by Blackfoot and other tribes for skin conditions and pain.

skin infectionsTopical poultice as needed
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GX
Antimicrobial

Garcinia xanthochymus

Garcinia xanthochymus

An Asian tree with xanthone-rich bark and fruit used in folk medicine for antimicrobial and digestive conditions.

Digestive conditions2-3g bark as tea
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G
Antimicrobial

Goldenseal

Hydrastis canadensis

Goldenseal is a perennial herb native to North America, traditionally used by Native Americans for infections and digestive complaints. It contains berberine and hydrastine as primary active compounds. Due to overharvesting, it is now considered at risk in the wild, and cultivated sources are preferred.

Eye infections250-500mg standardized extract 3 times daily, for up to 3 weeks
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G
Antimicrobial

Goldthread

Coptis trifolia

A small forest herb with bright golden roots rich in berberine, used by Native Americans for mouth sores and digestive complaints.

Mouth sores0.5-2g dried root as tea 2-3x daily
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GG
Antimicrobial

Guarea guidonia

Guarea guidonia

Neotropical Meliaceae tree; bark and leaves used in Caribbean and Latin American folk medicine for skin and infections.

skin infections5g bark decoction 2x/day
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G
Antimicrobial

Guayacan

Guaiacum officinale

Caribbean and Central American tree with one of the hardest woods; resin used for gonorrhea, syphilis, rheumatism, and respiratory conditions.

Syphilis treatmentResin decoction: 1 cup twice daily; 1-2ml tincture 3x daily
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GS
Antimicrobial

Guiera Senegalensis

Guiera senegalensis

Shrub widespread in the West African Sahel used in traditional medicine across Senegal, Mali, and Niger as one of the most important antiparasitic plants.

malariaBark or leaf decoction 200ml 3x daily
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HL
Antimicrobial

Hakea leucoptera

Hakea leucoptera

Australian desert shrub used by Aboriginal peoples as water source and medicine for eye conditions.

Eye conditions in Aboriginal medicineLeaf decoction applied topically
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HP
Antimicrobial

Harmal Persian

Peganum harmala var.

Persian traditional medicine uses harmal seeds as a fumigant against evil eye; active MAO inhibitors; also used in Moroccan and Central Asian traditions.

Evil eye protectionSeeds burned as incense; tiny amounts in traditional preparations only; not for self-medication
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H
Antimicrobial

Harmel

Peganum harmala

Widely used in Middle Eastern, North African, and Central Asian traditional medicine as a psychoactive, antimicrobial, and anthelmintic herb; seeds burned ritually.

Spiritual purificationSeeds: 3-7g total (professional guidance only)
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HA
Antimicrobial

Harrisonia Abyssinica

Harrisonia abyssinica

East African shrub used for malaria, skin infections, and gastrointestinal disorders across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

Malaria treatmentRoot or bark decoction: 1 cup 2-3 times daily
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HM
Antimicrobial

Harungana Madagascariensis

Harungana madagascariensis

Tropical African tree producing orange latex used in traditional medicine across sub-Saharan Africa for wound healing and antimicrobial applications.

wound healingBark decoction 200ml twice daily
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HM
Antimicrobial

Heracleum mantegazzianum

Heracleum mantegazzianum

Invasive European Apiaceae with extremely toxic phototoxic sap causing severe third-degree burns; no medicinal use.

NO medicinal use - dangerous weedEXTREMELY DANGEROUS - DO NOT TOUCH
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HS
Antimicrobial

Holmskioldia sanguinea

Holmskioldia sanguinea

Himalayan shrub used in Ayurveda and folk medicine for intestinal worms, skin diseases, and rheumatism.

Intestinal worms in Ayurveda5-10 g bark or leaf decoction
PregnancyNursing
IT
Antimicrobial

Isatis Tinctoria Herb

Isatis tinctoria

Ancient European blue dye plant used in TCM as Da Qing Ye for its potent antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.

antiviral treatment in TCM9-15g dried leaf decoction or 500mg extract
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JS
Antimicrobial

Jordan Sage

Salvia dominica

Aromatic sage native to Jordan and surrounding Levant region used in Bedouin medicine for digestive and nervous conditions.

digestive tea in Bedouin medicine2-3g dried herb as tea 3x/day
PregnancyNursing
K
Antimicrobial

Khaya

Khaya senegalensis

An African mahogany tree whose bark is widely used in West African traditional medicine for malaria and fever.

Malaria2-4g dried bark as decoction 2x daily
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