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Medicinal Herbs Database

Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Broom Herb

Cytisus scoparius

European shrub used cautiously in traditional medicine for heart arrhythmias, low blood pressure, and diuresis. Contains sparteine, a cardiac alkaloid. Very toxic in overdose.

Treat cardiac arrhythmias in folk medicineSmall doses only; 0.5-1ml tincture; medical supervision required
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Cardiovascular

Buckwheat Herb

Fagopyrum esculentum

Grain herb whose leaves and flowers are used medicinally as a source of rutin for capillary strengthening. The grain is an important gluten-free nutritive food.

Strengthen capillaries with rutin60-100mg rutin standardized or 10-15g herb as tea
PregnancyNursing
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Butcher's Broom

Ruscus aculeatus

Mediterranean evergreen shrub used since ancient Greece for circulatory conditions.

Treating varicose veins7-11mg total ruscogenins daily
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CO
Cardiovascular

Camellia oleifera

Camellia oleifera

Chinese tea oil plant with medicinal seed oil used for cardiovascular health and topical skin conditions.

Cardiovascular tonic1-2 tablespoons oil daily as food
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Cardiovascular

Carissa African

Carissa edulis

East African shrub fruit and root used for infections and chest pain.

Chest pain2-4g root decoction daily
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CM
Cardiovascular

Carissa macrocarpa

Carissa macrocarpa

South African coastal shrub; edible fruit; bark and roots used in Zulu medicine for heart conditions and infections.

heart conditionsBark decoction 5-10g 2x/day; fruit as food
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CT
Cardiovascular

Carthamus tinctorius

Carthamus tinctorius

Brilliant orange flowers used in TCM to move blood and relieve pain; widely grown for safflower oil.

menstrual pain3-9g dried flowers or 300mg extract daily
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CF
Cardiovascular

Cassytha Filiformis

Cassytha filiformis

Parasitic vine widespread across tropical regions used medicinally in Australia, the Caribbean, and Africa for skin conditions, blood pressure, and kidney health.

hypertensionPlant decoction 200ml 2–3x daily
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Cardiovascular

Cayenne

Capsicum annuum

One of the most powerful circulatory stimulants in the herbal kingdom, used as a catalyst to enhance other herbs.

Circulatory stimulant30-120mg cayenne capsules 3x daily or topical cream 0.025-0.075% capsaicin
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CR
Cardiovascular

Cereus repandus

Cereus repandus

Tall columnar cactus of South America with night-blooming white flowers and edible red fruit, used in traditional medicine.

Traditional South American folk medicine for cardiac and digestive conditionsTincture: 1-2ml 3x/day
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CD
Cardiovascular

Chapéu de Couro

Echinodorus grandiflorus

Brazilian aquatic or semi-aquatic herb used for rheumatic conditions, hypertension, and kidney disorders in Brazilian folk medicine.

HypertensionLeaf tea: 2-3 cups daily; 1-2ml tincture 3x daily
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Cardiovascular

Chiranthodendron

Chiranthodendron pentadactylon

An Aztec sacred flower used for heart conditions and anxiety in traditional Mexican medicine.

heart palpitations3-9g dried flower tea daily
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CF
Cardiovascular

Chrysanthemum Flower

Chrysanthemum morifolium

Chinese and Korean ornamental and medicinal flower; used in TCM and Korean Hanbang for wind-heat conditions, eye disorders, liver heat, and hypertension.

Eye conditions4.5-9g dried flower daily; 1-2 cups chrysanthemum tea
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CJ
Cardiovascular

Cirsium japonicum

Cirsium japonicum

East Asian medicinal thistle used in TCM for hemostasis and blood stasis conditions.

bleeding disorders9-15g dried herb or 300mg extract daily
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CB
Cardiovascular

Citrus Bioflavonoids

Citrus sinensis bioflavonoids

Concentrated citrus bioflavonoids used for venous conditions, anti-inflammatory support, and as antioxidants, originally called Vitamin P.

Capillary fragility and bruising in European folk medicine500-1500mg bioflavonoid complex daily; 900mg diosmin/hesperidin twice daily
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CB
Cardiovascular

Cocoa Bean

Theobroma cacao

Sacred Mesoamerican tree whose beans are used medicinally for cardiovascular health, mood enhancement, and as a nutritive food. Raw cacao has very different properties from processed chocolate.

Sacred Aztec and Mayan food medicineRaw cacao 20-40g daily or 500mg flavanol extract
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CC
Cardiovascular

Collinsonia Canadensis Herb

Collinsonia canadensis

Native North American mint-family herb used for hemorrhoids, varicose veins, and liver conditions by Eastern Woodland peoples.

hemorrhoid treatment in Eastern Native American medicine2-4g dried root or 2-4ml tincture
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CW
Cardiovascular

Commiphora Wightii

Commiphora wightii

Small thorny tree native to India and Pakistan producing a fragrant resin used in Ayurveda for thousands of years for cholesterol, arthritis, and thyroid support.

high cholesterol500mg–1g guggulipid extract 3x daily
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CM
Cardiovascular

Convallaria Majalis Herb

Convallaria majalis

Beloved European spring flower with potent cardiac glycosides used in folk medicine and pharmacy for heart conditions.

heart tonic in European folk medicineMedical supervision only - pharmaceutical preparations only
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CN
Cardiovascular

CoQ10 Natural Source

Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation

Yeast-fermented coenzyme Q10 for mitochondrial energy and cardiovascular protection.

Heart energy production100-300mg CoQ10 daily
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