Medicinal Herbs Database

Root of kudzu vine used in TCM for muscle stiffness, fever, diabetes, and now studied for alcohol addiction and cardiovascular conditions.

TCM herb that releases exterior, raises yang, and nourishes fluids; used for neck stiffness and diarrhea.

The young twigs of cassia used in TCM to warm the exterior, unblock the collaterals, and harmonize Ying and Wei.

Hawthorn is a thorny shrub or tree whose berries, leaves, and flowers have been used in European herbal medicine for centuries for cardiovascular health. It is one of the most well-studied herbs for heart failure and is approved by the German Commission E for declining cardiac performance. It is rich in flavonoids and procyanidins.

Hawthorn flowers with gentler cardiovascular and calming effects; used in European heart formulas.

Woodland European hawthorn species leaf and flower preparation with stronger flavonoid content than berry, used specifically for mild cardiac conditions.

Full spectrum hawthorn product combining leaves, flowers, and berries for maximum cardiovascular benefit.

Ornamental annual native to Africa widely used as a vegetable and medicinal herb for hypertension, antioxidant support, and kidney conditions.

The deep red calyces of this tropical plant are rich in anthocyanins; one of the most clinically studied herbal teas for lowering blood pressure, rivaling some medications.

Horse chestnut is a large tree native to southeastern Europe whose seed extract is one of the best-studied herbal remedies for chronic venous insufficiency. Its primary compound, aescin, has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and venotonic properties. Raw horse chestnuts are toxic; only standardized, processed extracts should be used.

Japanese native cinnamon species used in Kampo medicine for warming, circulation, and pain conditions.

Caribbean and South American shrub used in folk medicine for hypertension, diabetes, and wound healing.

Seeds used in TCM to clear liver heat, improve vision, moisten the intestines, and treat hypertension and constipation.

A Hanbang herb that unblocks yang and disperses cold, used for chest pain and abdominal fullness.

Ancient cultivated cucurbit used across Africa, Asia, and Americas for food, medicine, and utensils.

Bitter green heart of lotus seed; clears heart fire for high fever and agitation; sedative alkaloids.