Medicinal Herbs Database

Aromatic clover relative used in European folk medicine for vascular insufficiency and lymphedema, source of coumarin.

White sweet clover relative of M. officinalis; similar coumarin content and venous tonic properties.

Large evergreen tree of South and Southeast Asia; stamens (nagakeshar) used in Ayurveda as cardiac tonic and for skin conditions.

Japanese fermented soy enzyme with fibrinolytic cardiovascular action.

Japanese fermented soybean enzyme for fibrinolytic and cardiovascular support.

Sacred aquatic plant of Asian religions used in TCM and Ayurveda for cardiac, digestive, reproductive, and anti-anxiety conditions.

Mediterranean ornamental shrub; all parts extremely toxic (oleandrin); historical use in cancer treatment.

Olive leaf has been used in traditional Mediterranean medicine for centuries, with records dating back to ancient Egypt. While olive oil is the most well-known product of the olive tree, the leaves contain higher concentrations of beneficial polyphenols, particularly oleuropein. Modern research supports cardiovascular and antimicrobial benefits.

The Chinese hemostatic herb par excellence; used for both stopping bleeding AND moving blood stasis; critical in trauma, surgery, and cardiovascular formulas.

Perennial of dry grasslands with brilliant yellow flowers; used in cardiology for heart conditions due to cardiac glycoside content.

Named for its specific traditional use for hemorrhoids (piles) — one of the few herbs truly specific for this condition.

Spiny shrub of North American woodlands; bark and berries used by Indigenous peoples for toothache and circulatory conditions.

Major TCM herb that releases the muscle layer, raises yang and body fluids, treats fever and stiff neck, and reduces alcohol cravings. Now studied extensively for alcohol use disorder.