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Medicinal Herbs Database

Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Khaya Anthotheca

Khaya anthotheca

Large East African timber tree used medicinally for malaria, fever, and wound healing by various traditional medicine practitioners in Uganda and Tanzania.

malariaBark decoction 200ml 2x daily
PregnancyNursing
KB
Antimicrobial

Korean Barberry

Berberis koreana

A Korean barberry species used in Hanbang medicine for liver-clearing and antimicrobial effects.

liver heat3-9g bark daily
PregnancyNursing
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KE
Antimicrobial

Koseret Ethiopian

Lippia adoensis

Ethiopian aromatic herb used in spice blends and traditional medicine.

Digestive problems2-4g dried leaf as tea or in food
PregnancyNursing
LC
Antimicrobial

Lantana camara

Lantana camara

Tropical shrub widely used in folk medicine across Africa, Asia, and the Americas for fever and skin conditions; highly toxic berries.

Fever treatment in tropical folk medicine5-10 g leaf decoction for external use
PregnancyNursing
LV
Antimicrobial

Lavandula viridis

Lavandula viridis

Portuguese endemic lavender species with lemony fragrance; used in regional folk medicine.

digestive disorders2-4g dried herb or essential oil diluted
PregnancyNursing
LM
Antimicrobial

Lemon Myrtle

Backhousia citriodora

An Australian native tree with the highest natural citral content of any plant, prized for antimicrobial properties.

Respiratory infections1-2g dried leaves as tea 2-3x daily
PregnancyNursing
LS
Antimicrobial

Leptospermum Scoparium

Leptospermum scoparium

Shrub native to New Zealand used by Maori for wound healing and as the source of manuka honey, with potent antimicrobial methylglyoxal compounds.

wound healingManuka honey 1–2 tbsp daily or diluted oil topically
PregnancyNursing
LA
Antimicrobial

Leucadendron argenteum

Leucadendron argenteum

Endangered South African silver-leaved tree historically used by Cape Malay traditional healers.

Cape Malay traditional medicineLeaf decoction for topical use
PregnancyNursing
LP
Antimicrobial

Lilly Pilly

Syzygium luehmannii

Australian native tree with small spicy fruits used by Aboriginal peoples as food and medicine; high in antioxidants and antimicrobial compounds.

Nutritional food medicineFruit as food; 3-5g extract daily
PregnancyNursing
LG
Antimicrobial

Lippia Graveolens

Lippia graveolens

Aromatic shrub native to Mexico and Central America, stronger in flavor than Mediterranean oregano, used medicinally for respiratory infections and digestive complaints.

respiratory infections2–4g dried herb as tea 3x daily
PregnancyNursing
LM
Antimicrobial

Lippia multiflora

Lippia multiflora

West African aromatic herb used as popular herbal tea for fever, headache, and malaria.

Fever treatment in West African medicine5-10 g dried leaves as tea
PregnancyNursing
LC
Antimicrobial

Lobelia cardinalis

Lobelia cardinalis

North American native perennial with brilliant red flowers; roots used by Native Americans for worm and venereal conditions.

worm expulsionProfessional use only due to alkaloid toxicity
PregnancyNursing
LC
Antimicrobial

Lonchocarpus cyanescens

Lonchocarpus cyanescens

West African indigo source; bark used in Yoruba medicine for skin conditions and as antimicrobial.

skin diseasesBark decoction 5-10g 2x/day; topical paste
PregnancyNursing
LL
Antimicrobial

Longan Leaf

Dimocarpus longan folium

Longan tree leaves used in Thai and Chinese folk medicine for fever, urinary conditions, and skin.

Fever reduction in Southeast Asian folk medicine3-6g dried leaf
PregnancyNursing
LJ
Antimicrobial

Lonicera Japonica

Lonicera japonica

TCM herb used to clear heat and toxins; one of the most commonly used herbs for fever, infections, and inflammatory conditions across East Asian medicine.

Heat and toxin conditions9-15g dried flower daily; 500mg-1g extract twice daily
PregnancyNursing
LA
Antimicrobial

Lophira Alata

Lophira alata

West African hardwood tree whose seeds yield a fatty oil used medicinally for skin conditions, rheumatism, and as an antimicrobial.

Skin conditionsSeed oil applied topically; bark decoction 1 cup daily
PregnancyNursing
LL
Antimicrobial

Lychee Leaf

Litchi chinensis folium

Lychee tree leaves used in Chinese and Southeast Asian folk medicine for diarrhea and skin conditions.

Diarrhea treatment3-6g dried leaf
PregnancyNursing
MC
Antimicrobial

Macleaya cordata

Macleaya cordata

East Asian alkaloid-rich herb with sanguinarine; feed additive and research interest for antiparasitic properties.

wound healingTopical applications only
PregnancyNursing
MP
Antimicrobial

Maclura pomifera

Maclura pomifera

A North American tree with antifungal heartwood and folk medicinal uses; fruit reputed as insect repellent.

Insect repellent useNot well established
PregnancyNursing
MA
Antimicrobial

Maerua Angolensis

Maerua angolensis

Deciduous tree widespread across the African savanna used in traditional medicine for fever, malaria, and respiratory conditions across East Africa.

feverBark decoction 200ml 3x daily
PregnancyNursing