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Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Aquilaria sinensis

Aquilaria sinensis

Precious aromatic resinous heartwood for digestive and kidney conditions; warming herb.

cold abdominal pain1-5g dried wood powder or 200mg extract daily
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Digestive

Arrowhead

Sagittaria sagittifolia

Aquatic plant used in TCM and Native American medicine for digestive and skin conditions.

TCM digestive herb5-10g tuber as food or 2-4g dried herb as tea
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Digestive

Arrowroot

Maranta arundinacea

A tropical plant producing an easily digestible starch, traditionally used to soothe irritated digestive tracts.

Diarrhea1-2 tbsp powder mixed with water or broth
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Digestive

Artemisia campestris

Artemisia campestris

European and Asian Artemisia used in folk medicine for digestive complaints and fever.

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

Artemisia Dracunculus

{"French Tarragon",Estragon,"Little Dragon"}

French and Russian tarragon used as culinary and medicinal herb in European folk medicine for digestive and menstrual conditions.

digestive stimulant in European medicine2-4g dried herb as tea or culinary use
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Digestive

Artemisia genepi

Artemisia genepi

Alpine Artemisia used in Alpine digestive liqueurs and traditional medicine for mountain ailments.

Alpine digestive liqueur ingredientSmall amounts in liqueur; 1-2 g dried herb as tea
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Digestive

Artemisia judaica

Artemisia judaica

Middle Eastern desert Artemisia; significant in traditional Arab and Jewish medicine.

digestive disorders2-4g dried herb or 1-2ml tincture daily
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Digestive

Artemisia nilagirica

Artemisia nilagirica

Indian highland Artemisia used in Ayurveda for digestive conditions and fever.

Digestive conditions in Indian folk medicine2-4 g dried herb as tea
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Digestive

Artemisia Pontica

Artemisia pontica

Small-leafed wormwood from Eastern Europe used in liqueur production and traditional medicine as a digestive bitter tonic.

digestive bitter tonic in Eastern European medicine1-2ml tincture or 1g dried herb briefly
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Digestive

Artemisia roxburghiana

Artemisia roxburghiana

Himalayan Artemisia used in traditional medicine for digestive and respiratory conditions.

Digestive conditions in Himalayan folk medicine2-4 g dried herb as tea
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Digestive

Asafoetida

Ferula asafoetida

Pungent resinous gum from Iranian giant fennel, used extensively in Ayurvedic and Persian cuisine medicine.

Digestive stimulant for colic200–600 mg powder daily
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Digestive

Asteraceae Blessed Thistle

Cnicus benedictus

Medieval European herb used by monks for digestive bitters, fever, plague treatment, and as a galactagogue.

digestive bitter tonic in medieval European medicine2-4g dried herb as tea or 4ml tincture before meals
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Digestive

Astrantia major

Astrantia major

European mountain Apiaceae used in folk medicine for digestive and respiratory conditions.

Digestive conditions in European folk medicine2-4 g dried root as tea
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Digestive

Ati-atihan

Hyptis suaveolens

Pantropical herb native to Americas, naturalized in Southeast Asia and Africa; used for digestive conditions, fever, and as an insect repellent.

Digestive conditionsHerb tea: 1-2 cups daily; topical essential oil diluted
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Digestive

Atis Tibetan

Aconitum heterophyllum

Himalayan aconite species SAFE to use (unlike other Aconitum species).

Fever1-3g powder daily
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Digestive

Atractylodes Rhizome

Atractylodes macrocephala

Principal TCM spleen tonic used to strengthen spleen qi, dry dampness, stabilize the exterior, and prevent miscarriage. A foundational herb in digestive and immune formulas.

Strengthen spleen qi6-12g dried rhizome or 500-1000mg extract daily
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Digestive

Aucklandia lappa

Aucklandia lappa

Fragrant TCM herb that moves liver and spleen qi; used for abdominal pain and digestive stagnation.

abdominal pain1.5-6g dried root or 200mg extract daily
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Digestive

Baekchul Korean

Atractylodes japonica

Korean version of white atractylodes used in Hanbang medicine for digestive tonification, immune support, and dampness elimination.

Spleen and digestive weakness in Hanbang medicine6-12g dried rhizome in decoction; 500mg extract twice daily
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Digestive

Bael Fruit

Aegle marmelos

A sacred tree in Hinduism dedicated to Lord Shiva, whose fruit is one of the most effective anti-diarrheal remedies in Ayurveda.

DiarrheaUnripe fruit: 5-10g powder for diarrhea; Ripe fruit: eaten fresh as mild laxative
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Digestive

Bai Bian Dou Seed

Dolichos lablab

TCM food-medicine that strengthens spleen and resolves summer damp; gentle heat for deficient cold spleen.

Strengthens spleen and resolves summer damp9-15g dried; eaten as food
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