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Medicinal Herbs Database

Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Abelmoschus Moschatus Herb

Abelmoschus moschatus

Tropical musk-scented mallow used in Ayurveda and perfumery for digestive, cardiac, and antidepressant conditions.

digestive tonic in Ayurvedic medicineSeed tea 1-3g or diluted EO aromatherapy
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Acacia

Acacia senegal

An African tree producing gum arabic, one of the oldest and most widely used natural gums with prebiotic properties.

Sore throat5-30g gum arabic powder daily
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Acacia catechu

Senegalia catechu

South Asian tree; heartwood extract (katha) used in betel nut preparations and Ayurveda for diarrhea and mouth conditions.

diarrhea1-3g catechu extract in mouth rinse; 500mg-1g internal
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Acacia nilotica

Acacia nilotica

Ancient African and Middle Eastern tree; gum used since ancient Egypt; bark and pods medicinal.

digestive disorders5-15g gum or 3-6g bark tea daily
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Acacia senegal

Senegalia senegal

Source of pharmaceutical-grade gum arabic; used as emulsifier, prebiotic fiber, and in folk medicine for GI conditions.

diarrhea5-10g gum dissolved in water 2x/day
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Achillea nobilis

Achillea nobilis

Southern European yarrow with ornate leaves used in folk medicine as wound herb and digestive tonic.

wound healing2-3g dried herb tea 2x/day
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Achillea pannonica

Achillea pannonica

Central European yarrow with yellow flowers used in Hungarian and Slavic folk medicine.

digestive disorders2-3g dried herb tea 3x/day
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Acinos arvensis

Acinos arvensis

Small aromatic European herb with thyme-basil fragrance; used in folk medicine for digestive conditions.

digestive disorders2-3g dried herb daily
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Aframomum corrorima

Aframomum corrorima

Ethiopian endemic spice plant used in Ethiopian traditional medicine and cuisine.

digestive disorders1-3g seed daily
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Aframomum daniellii

Aframomum daniellii

Central African Aframomum species used traditionally for fever, gastrointestinal conditions, and as spice.

Fever reduction in Central African medicine3-5 g seeds or pods as decoction
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Agastache Rugosa Herb

Agastache rugosa

East Asian mint-family herb used in TCM and Korean medicine for summer dampness, digestive conditions, and nausea.

treatment of summer dampness syndrome in TCM3-9g dried herb decoction or 300mg extract
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Agave Blue

Agave tequilana

The source of tequila and mezcal; used medicinally across Mexico for wound healing, digestive disorders, and as a prebiotic via agavins; the heart (pina) contains saponins.

Wound healing and skin disorders in Mexican traditional medicine1-2 tablespoons agave extract daily; topical gel for wounds
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Agave Plant

Agave americana

Massive succulent native to Mexico and the American Southwest used by Aztec and other Mesoamerican peoples as food, fiber, and medicine. The heart is roasted for pulque and tequila.

Traditional Aztec and Mesoamerican medicineAs food freely; leaf gel topically; fructan extract 2-5g daily
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Digestive

Aldrovanda vesiculosa

Aldrovanda vesiculosa

Aquatic carnivorous plant; traditional use in Indian folk medicine for digestive and febrile conditions.

digestive disorders3-5g dried plant tea 2x/day
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Alexanders

Smyrnium olusatrum

Biennial herb formerly cultivated as a vegetable and medicinal plant before being replaced by celery; used in medieval European medicine.

DiureticYoung shoots as food; 2–3 g dried herb as tea
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Allamanda cathartica

Allamanda cathartica

Tropical American ornamental vine with large yellow trumpet flowers, used in Caribbean and South American folk medicine.

Traditional Caribbean folk medicine for constipation and malariaTraditional use with caution; toxic in large amounts
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Allium moly

Allium moly

Mediterranean ornamental and culinary allium; historically the magical herb Moly from Homer Odyssey.

antimicrobialEaten as food
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Allium neapolitanum

Allium neapolitanum

Mediterranean spring bulb with white flower clusters, used in Southern Italian and North African cooking and medicine.

Traditional Southern Italian and North African food and medicine plantDietary use as food plant
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Digestive

Allium siculum

Allium siculum

Spectacular Mediterranean ornamental onion with pendulous bicolored flowers, used in Sicilian folk medicine.

Traditional Sicilian folk medicine and food plantDietary use as food
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Allium tricoccum

Allium tricoccum

A North American spring wild onion used by Native Americans as a spring tonic and for digestive conditions.

Spring tonicFresh as food; 2-3g dried as tea
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