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Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Mamala Polynesian

Homalanthus nutans

Samoan tree containing prostratin, studied for HIV research.

HepatitisTraditional preparation under healer guidance only
PregnancyNursing
MA
Antimicrobial

Mammea americana

Mammea americana

A Caribbean and South American fruit tree with medicinal bark used for skin parasites and antifungal conditions.

Skin parasites treatmentTopical bark preparation
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Manuka Honey

Leptospermum scoparium (honey)

New Zealand tea tree honey with methylglyoxal, clinically validated for wound healing and H. pylori.

Maori wound healing1-2 teaspoons daily for internal; apply topically as needed
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ML
Antimicrobial

Markhamia Lutea

Markhamia lutea

Fast-growing East African tree used in agroforestry and traditional medicine for wound healing, sexually transmitted infections, and malaria.

wound healingBark or leaf decoction 200ml 2–3x daily
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M
Antimicrobial

Matico

Piper angustifolium

Peruvian pepper plant used by Incas and Spanish colonial physicians for wound healing and sexually transmitted infections.

Wound hemostatic in Peruvian traditional medicine2–3 g leaves as tea; 2–3 mL tincture; topical poultice
PregnancyNursing
ML
Antimicrobial

Matico Leaf

Piper aduncum

Neotropical piper used widely from Mexico to Peru for wound healing, antimicrobial, and respiratory conditions.

Wound healing and hemostasis3-6g dried leaves
PregnancyNursing
MA
Antimicrobial

Melia azedarach

Melia azedarach

A pantropical tree used in folk medicine as an antiparasitic, antiviral, and for skin conditions; toxic at high doses.

Antiparasitic use1-2g bark as tea (short-term)
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MI
Antimicrobial

Mitragyna inermis

Mitragyna inermis

West African tree in same genus as kratom; bark used for malaria and fever management.

malariaBark decoction 5-10g 2x/day
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MP
Antimicrobial

Mobola Plum

Parinari curatellifolia

A tree of the central African savannas used in Zambian traditional medicine for diarrhea and skin diseases.

diarrhea6-15g bark daily
PregnancyNursing
MF
Antimicrobial

Momordica foetida

Momordica foetida

African cucurbit used in traditional medicine for malaria, diabetes, and skin conditions.

Malaria treatment in East African medicine5-10 g leaf or root decoction
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MC
Antimicrobial

Morinda Citrifolia Leaf

Morinda citrifolia

Leaves of the noni tree used distinctly from the fruit in traditional Pacific and Southeast Asian medicine for wound healing, fever, and antimicrobial conditions.

wound healing5–10g leaves as tea 3x daily or topical poultice
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ML
Antimicrobial

Morinda Lucida

Morinda lucida

A West African tree used by traditional healers for malaria, diabetes, and liver disorders; anthraquinones show antiplasmodial activity against Plasmodium falciparum.

Malaria treatment across West African traditional medicine5-10g dried leaf decoction or 300mg extract twice daily
PregnancyNursing
MM
Antimicrobial

Morinda Morindoides

Morinda morindoides

West African climbing plant used in traditional medicine across Nigeria and Ghana for malaria, fever, and general infections.

malariaLeaf decoction 200ml 3x daily
PregnancyNursing
MP
Antimicrobial

Mountain Pepper

Tasmannia lanceolata

Australian native shrub used by Aboriginal Tasmanians as a spice and medicine, with strong antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties from polygodial.

Treatment of infectionsSmall amounts as spice or 1-2g extract daily
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MS
Antimicrobial

Mountain Sagebrush

Artemisia frigida

Rocky Mountain and Great Plains sage used by Blackfoot, Lakota, and other tribes for ceremony and medicine.

Blackfoot ceremonial herb1-2g dried herb as tea
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MF
Antimicrobial

Mozambican Fever Berry

Croton megalobotrys

Croton tree from Mozambique and East Africa used in traditional medicine for malaria, fever, and gastrointestinal complaints.

treatment of malaria and feverBark decoction 2-3x/day under guidance
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ME
Antimicrobial

Myrica Esculenta

Myrica esculenta

Evergreen tree found in the Himalayan foothills used in Ayurvedic and folk medicine of Nepal and India for digestive, respiratory, and nervous system conditions.

fever3–6g bark powder or decoction daily
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M
Antimicrobial

Myrrh

Commiphora myrrha

Ancient resin used since Egyptian times for wound healing, oral care, and religious ceremonies. One of the gifts brought to the infant Jesus.

Wound healing1-3g resin or 1-2ml tincture daily
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NR
Antimicrobial

Nectandra rodioei

Nectandra rodioei

Amazonian tree (Bebeeru); bark contains beberine alkaloid; used for fever and as a bitter tonic.

malariaTincture 1-2ml 3x/day (traditional Eclectic)
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N
Antimicrobial

Neem

Azadirachta indica

Neem is an evergreen tree native to the Indian subcontinent, revered in Ayurvedic medicine as a powerful purifying herb. Every part of the tree has medicinal applications. It has potent antimicrobial, antifungal, and insecticidal properties and is widely used in traditional medicine across South Asia and Africa.

Blood purifier300-600mg leaf extract daily, or neem oil topically as needed
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