Medicinal Herbs Database

Aromatic European Artemisia used for digestive conditions, menstrual regulation, and as the basis for Japanese moxa treatment.

Wild banana ancestor with astringent fruit used in folk medicine for diarrhea and digestive conditions.

One of the most widespread weeds on Earth and a major Ayurvedic herb; rhizome contains sesquiterpenes with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and digestive properties; called the world worst weed.

Ayurvedic cooling aromatic sedge used for fever, digestive conditions, and urinary complaints; different from C. rotundus.

Central American and Caribbean fruit tree; bark and leaves used for digestive conditions, diarrhea, and skin infections in traditional medicine.

Wild Persian relative of black seed used in Iranian traditional medicine (Unani-Tibb) for digestive and respiratory conditions.

West African pepper plant used in Nigerian folk medicine for digestive, respiratory, and women health conditions.

A Filipino anthelmintic herb endorsed by DOH for expelling intestinal roundworms and parasites.

A prized spice with a dark side — culinary doses are medicinal but larger amounts are dangerously psychoactive.

South African Lauraceae tree; bark used in Zulu medicine for digestive and skin conditions.

Western North American Apiaceae used by indigenous peoples for digestive and respiratory conditions.