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Digestive

Japanese Myoga Ginger

Zingiber mioga

Native Japanese ginger with edible flower buds used in folk medicine for digestive, anti-inflammatory, and appetite-stimulating properties.

digestive stimulant in Japanese folk medicine2-4g fresh or dried buds; food amounts as vegetable
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Digestive

Ji Nei Jin

Gallus gallus domesticus (gizzard lining)

TCM animal product that powerfully resolves food stagnation and stones.

Food stagnation3-10g powder or in decoction daily
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Digestive

Job's Tears Seed

Coix lacryma-jobi

TCM spleen and damp-resolving grain; clears heat, drains damp, and tonifies spleen; beautiful pearl-like seeds.

Resolves dampness and strengthens spleen9-30g as porridge or decoction
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Digestive

Juglans cinerea

Juglans cinerea

A North American walnut used by Native Americans as a laxative, skin tonic, and anthelmintic.

Laxative use1-2ml tincture two times daily
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KE
Digestive

Kaempferia elegans

Kaempferia elegans

Ornamental Thai ginger with folk use for digestive conditions and as topical anti-inflammatory.

Digestive conditions in Thai folk medicine3-5 g rhizome decoction
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Digestive

Kapok

Ceiba pentandra

A massive tropical tree sacred to the Maya, whose bark, leaves, and flowers are used in African and American folk medicine.

Diarrhea2-4g dried bark as decoction 2x daily
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KI
Digestive

Kemangi Indonesian

Ocimum citriodorum

Indonesian lemon basil eaten raw as lalab (fresh vegetable accompaniment).

Digestive aidEaten freely as fresh herb
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KA
Digestive

Kutaja Anti Diarrheal

Holarrhena pubescens

Anti-diarrheal and antiparasitic application of kutaja; conimine alkaloids directly kill Entamoeba histolytica (amoeba); the most effective Ayurvedic treatment for amoebic dysentery.

Amoebic dysentery and diarrhea in Ayurveda3-6g bark powder or 300mg extract twice daily
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KI
Digestive

Kutaja Indian

Holarrhena antidysenterica

Ayurvedic bark for amoebic dysentery and chronic diarrhea.

Amoebic dysentery1-3g bark powder or decoction 2-3x daily
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LF
Digestive

Lady Fern

Athyrium filix-femina

A widespread fern traditionally used by Native Americans and European herbalists for parasites and pain.

Intestinal worms2-4g dried rhizome as decoction 2x daily; short-term only
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LF
Digestive

Lai Fu Zi Digestive

Raphanus sativus (seed)

TCM seed that descends qi and resolves food stagnation.

Food stagnation6-12g in decoction daily
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LP
Digestive

Lamiaceae Pennyroyal

Mentha pulegium

Mint-family herb used in European and Native American traditions for digestive conditions and insect repellent - toxic in high doses.

insect repellent in European folk medicineVery small amounts only; 1-2g dried herb max
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Digestive

Laser trilobum

Laser trilobum

Mediterranean Apiaceae used in folk medicine as antispasmodic and digestive remedy.

Digestive complaints in Mediterranean folk medicine2-4 g dried herb as tea
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Digestive

Laurus Nobilis Herb

Laurus nobilis

Ancient Mediterranean tree sacred to Apollo used medicinally and culinarily for digestive, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial conditions.

digestive tonic in Mediterranean folk medicine2-4g dried leaf as tea or EO diluted for topical use
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LB
Digestive

Lemon Basil

Ocimum x citriodorum

Lemon-scented basil hybrid popular in Southeast Asian cuisine; used in Indonesian and Thai folk medicine for digestive and respiratory conditions.

Digestive complaints in Indonesian folk medicine2–3 g fresh leaves as tea or food
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Digestive

Lemon Grass Whole

Cymbopogon citratus whole

Whole lemongrass plant including stalk and leaf; used in Thai, Malaysian, and Caribbean medicine for fever, digestion, and antimicrobial.

Universal tropical digestive and fever herb2-4g dried; 2-3 fresh stalks as tea
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Digestive

Lemon Peel

Citrus limon peel

Aromatic outer rind of lemon used in folk medicine for digestive conditions, antimicrobial properties, and as a source of d-limonene.

Digestive conditions in Mediterranean folk medicineCulinary doses as food; 1-3g dried peel tea; 1000mg d-limonene extract daily
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Digestive

Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

Tropical Asian grass widely used as a culinary and medicinal herb. Popular as a digestive and fever-reducing tea across Asia and Africa.

Treating fever2-4g dried leaves or 1 fresh stalk as tea
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Digestive

Licorice DGL

Glycyrrhiza glabra (deglycyrrhizinated)

Processed licorice with glycyrrhizin removed, used safely for gastric ulcers and GI mucous membranes.

Processed form for GI use without hormonal effects380-400mg chewable DGL before meals
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LD
Digestive

Licorice DGL Digestive

Glycyrrhiza glabra (DGL)

Specially processed licorice with glycyrrhizin removed for safe GI use.

Gastric ulcers380-760mg DGL chewed before meals
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