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Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Haritaki Digestive

Terminalia chebula

Digestive application of Haritaki; chebulinic acid and chebulagic acid act as prebiotic, antidiarrheal, and laxative depending on dose; called king of medicines in Tibetan tradition.

Bowel regulation and digestive tonic in Ayurveda500mg-1g twice daily for tonic; 3g before bed for laxative
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HT
Digestive

Haworthia truncata

Haworthia truncata

Bizarre South African succulent with flat-topped translucent leaves, used in Khoi folk medicine.

Traditional Khoikhoi folk medicine for digestive conditionsTraditional preparations; no established dosage
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Digestive

Hawthorn Berry Chinese

Crataegus pinnatifida

TCM digestive herb used to dissolve food stagnation, especially from meat and fatty foods, and improve cardiovascular function. Different species from European hawthorn.

Dissolve meat and fatty food stagnation9-15g dried berry or 300-600mg extract daily
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HC
Digestive

Hawthorn Chinese Small

Crataegus cuneatiformis

Small-leafed Chinese hawthorn species used similarly to C. pinnatifida in rural Chinese folk medicine for digestive and cardiovascular conditions.

Digestive conditions in rural Chinese folk medicine6-12g dried fruit in decoction daily; fresh fruit as food
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HK
Digestive

Hawthorn Korean

Crataegus pinnatifida var. major

Larger-fruited Korean variety of Chinese hawthorn cultivated and used medicinally in Korean Hanbang medicine for digestion and cardiovascular health.

Digestive conditions in Korean Hanbang medicine6-15g dried fruit in decoction; eaten fresh or as jam; 500mg extract twice daily
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HS
Digestive

Hebe Stricta

Veronica stricta

Shrub endemic to New Zealand, the bark and leaves used by Maori as a primary treatment for diarrhea and bowel conditions, one of the most important Maori medicines.

diarrhea5–10g dried leaves as tea 3x daily
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HB
Digestive

Herb Bennet

Geum urbanum var.

Variant form of wood avens with similar clove-scented root properties used throughout European folk medicine for digestive and antimicrobial conditions.

Digestive conditions in European folk medicine2-4g dried root tea 2-3x daily; gargle as needed
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HS
Digestive

Hierba Santa

Piper auritum

Large-leaved aromatic plant of Mexico and Central America with anise-like flavor, used in Mexican cuisine and folk medicine for digestive and respiratory conditions.

Digestive conditions in Mexican folk medicineFresh leaves as food wrapper; 1-2 leaves as tea once daily (limited due to safrole)
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HS
Digestive

Hornstedtia scottiana

Hornstedtia scottiana

Australian rainforest Zingiberaceae; seeds used as spice substitute; Aboriginal folk uses for digestive complaints.

digestive complaintsSeeds as spice; 3-5g seed tea 2x/day
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IA
Digestive

Iberis Amara Herb

Iberis amara

European bitter herb used historically for cardiac and respiratory conditions; now validated for dyspepsia treatment.

heart and respiratory tonic in European folk medicineClinical dose in Iberogast formulation; 20mg extract
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IF
Digestive

Iberogast Formula

Nine-herb German formula

German clinically-proven nine-herb formula for functional dyspepsia and IBS.

Functional dyspepsia20 drops (1ml) 3x daily before or with meals
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IV
Digestive

Illicium verum

Illicium verum

East Asian spice; rich in anethole and shikimic acid (Tamiflu precursor); digestive and antiviral properties.

digestive complaints1-3g pods as tea 2-3x/day; 300-500mg extract
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IS
Digestive

Inulin Source

Cichorium intybus root

Chicory root-derived prebiotic fiber feeding beneficial gut bacteria.

Digestive health5-10g inulin powder daily (start with 2-3g)
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Digestive

Ipecac

Carapichea ipecacuanha

A Brazilian rainforest plant historically kept in every medicine cabinet as an emetic, now primarily used for amoebiasis.

Emetic (induced vomiting)Medical supervision only — no longer recommended for home emetic use
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IN
Digestive

Ipomoea nil

Ipomoea nil

A traditional Chinese and Japanese medicinal plant used as a cathartic and for intestinal parasites.

Cathartic use1.5-3g dried seeds as tea
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IP
Digestive

Ipomoea purga

Ipomoea purga

Mexican tuberous vine; resin used as powerful cathartic in traditional and colonial medicine.

constipationResin 200-500mg as cathartic (historical)
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IT
Digestive

Ipomoea turpethum

Operculina turpethum

Ayurvedic purgative herb; resinoid turpeth used for constipation and digestive cleansing (virechana).

constipationRoot powder 3-6g as purgative (under Ayurvedic supervision)
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JB
Digestive

Jamaican Bissy

Cola acuminata

Kola nut preparation used in Jamaican folk medicine as a remedy for poisoning, digestive issues, and as a stimulant.

treatment of food poisoning in Jamaica1-2g dried nut as tea
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JH
Digestive

Jamu Herbs Mix

Curcuma aeruginosa

Indonesian black turmeric used in Jamu traditional medicine for digestive conditions, respiratory infections, and as a general tonic. A core Jamu ingredient distinct from regular turmeric.

Treat digestive complaints in Jamu tradition3-6g rhizome powder or decoction daily
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JK
Digestive

Jamu Kunyit Asam

Curcuma longa/Tamarindus indica

Classic Indonesian Jamu drink combining turmeric and tamarind for digestive health and beauty.

Javanese court beauty tonic1-2 glasses daily
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