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Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Sacha Inchi

Plukenetia volubilis

Peruvian seed with high plant omega-3 content.

Brain health5-15ml oil or 10-30g seeds daily
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Sargassum fusiforme

Sargassum fusiforme

Japanese and Korean sea vegetable; high in minerals but contains inorganic arsenic requiring moderation.

thyroid supportLimit to 5g dry weight weekly due to arsenic content
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Scurvy Grass

Cochlearia officinalis

Northern European coastal plant used by sailors and Arctic explorers to prevent and treat scurvy. One of the highest vitamin C content plants in Northern Europe.

Prevent and treat scurvyFresh herb as food; 30-50g fresh herb daily for vitamin C
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Seaweeds Dulse

Palmaria palmata

Red seaweed harvested from North Atlantic coasts used in Celtic food medicine of Ireland, Iceland, and Nova Scotia as mineral-rich nutritive.

Nutritive and mineral medicine in Irish and Icelandic folk medicine5-10g dried dulse as food daily; 1-3g supplement capsules
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Senegalese Baobab

Adansonia digitata

Ancient tree of West Africa with highly nutritious pulp used in Senegambian medicine for vitamin C, diarrhea, and fever.

vitamin C supplement in West African medicine5-10g fruit pulp powder or 1-2 tbsp daily
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Serviceberry

Amelanchier alnifolia

Western North American shrub with nutritious berries central to Plains indigenous food medicine traditions, used by Blackfoot, Cree, and Metis peoples.

Nutritive food medicine in Blackfoot and Cree traditionFresh or dried berries as food; berry tea 2 cups daily
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Sesame Herb

Sesamum indicum

Ancient oilseed crop used in Ayurvedic, Chinese, and African medicine for nutritive, skin, liver, and anti-aging properties. One of the oldest cultivated plants.

Nutritive food medicine2-3 tablespoons seeds or oil daily
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Setaria Italica

Setaria italica

Ancient cereal grass cultivated throughout Asia used in TCM as a nutritive grain tonic that nourishes the stomach and calms digestive fire.

digestive weakness15–30g as food or 5–10g malt extract daily
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Sium suave

Sium suave

North American Apiaceae with edible roots used by Native Americans; requires careful ID to avoid toxic relatives.

Edible roots for Native AmericansCooked roots only as food
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Sorrel Herb

Rumex acetosa

European culinary and medicinal herb used in folk medicine for scurvy, fever, and digestive complaints. Rich in oxalic acid and vitamin C.

Treat scurvyYoung leaves as food freely; dried herb tea 2-5g daily
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Spelt Wheat

Triticum spelta

Ancient grain used in European traditional medicine for nutritional support and digestive wellness.

German medieval nutritionAs food: 50-100g grain daily
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Spiny Amaranth

Amaranthus spinosus

Widespread tropical herb used in Africa, Asia, and Americas as food-medicine for fever, urinary conditions, and as a galactagogue for lactation support.

Fever reductionLeaf tea: 1-2 cups daily; plant as food
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Spirulina

Arthrospira platensis

Spirulina is a blue-green microalgae that has been consumed as food for centuries by the Aztecs and African populations. It is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet, containing complete protein, iron, B vitamins, and powerful antioxidants. NASA has studied it as a potential food for space missions.

Nutritional supplement1-3g daily for general supplementation; up to 10g daily for therapeutic use
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Spirulina platensis

Spirulina platensis (Arthrospira platensis)

Cyanobacterium cultivated as superfood since Aztec times; richest plant protein source with complete amino acids.

malnutrition1-10g daily
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Sunflower Seed

Helianthus annuus

North American native whose seeds and roots were used medicinally by Native Americans and globally.

Native American food and medicine30g seeds daily or 1-2 tablespoons oil
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Swedish Nettle Herb

Urtica dioica var. suecica

Stinging nettle variety from Scandinavia used traditionally for spring cleansing, arthritis, and nutritional support.

spring tonic in Swedish folk medicine3-6g dried leaf as tea or 300-600mg extract daily
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Taro Leaf

Colocasia esculenta

Pan-tropical staple plant with traditional medicinal uses for digestive and skin conditions.

Pacific island medicineAs cooked food; topical leaf applications
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Telfairia occidentalis

Telfairia occidentalis

West African cucurbit whose leaves and seeds are used as nutritive food and medicine for anemia and blood conditions.

Anemia treatment in West African medicineLeaves as food daily; seed oil supplement
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Tetragonia tetragonioides

Tetragonia tetragonioides

Spreading succulent plant of New Zealand and Australia, used as spinach substitute and bush medicine.

Traditional food of Maori people of New ZealandDietary consumption
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Trapa natans

Trapa natans

A floating aquatic plant with medicinal nuts used in TCM and European folk medicine for digestive and tonic purposes.

Digestive tonicNuts as food; 2-3g dried nut as tea
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