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Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Acacia confusa

Acacia confusa

Taiwanese and Philippine acacia whose bark contains DMT and is used in traditional medicine for wound healing.

Wound healing in Taiwanese folk medicineBark decoction for wound washing; internal use restricted
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AB
Skin and Topical

Achillea biebersteinii

Achillea biebersteinii

Middle Eastern and Central Asian yarrow used in folk medicine for digestive and wound conditions.

Digestive conditions in Middle Eastern folk medicine3-5 g dried herb as tea
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AO
Skin and Topical

Adenium obesum

Adenium obesum

African succulent shrub; bark and roots used in East African folk medicine for skin conditions; sap toxic.

skin diseasesNot recommended; toxic sap
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AI
Skin and Topical

Aeschynomene indica

Aeschynomene indica

Asian legume herb used in folk medicine for skin conditions, fever, and liver complaints.

Skin conditions in Indian folk medicine5-10 g plant decoction
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AS
Skin and Topical

Agave sisalana

Agave sisalana

Fiber-producing agave from Mexico widely cultivated in Africa and elsewhere, used in traditional medicine.

Traditional Yucatec Maya use for wound healing and digestive conditionsTopical sap for wounds; no established internal dose
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AH
Skin and Topical

Ageratum houstonianum

Ageratum houstonianum

Mexican ornamental Asteraceae used in folk medicine for fever and wound healing.

Fever treatment in Mexican folk medicine5-10 g leaf decoction
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AG
Skin and Topical

Agrostemma githago

Agrostemma githago

Toxic grain field weed historically confused with medicinal plants; seeds contain githagin saponins.

historical external wound useNot recommended; toxic
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AR
Skin and Topical

Ajuga Reptans Herb

Ajuga reptans

Ground-covering European herb used in folk medicine for wound healing, sore throat, and anti-inflammatory conditions.

wound healing herb in European folk medicine3-6g dried herb as tea or topical wash
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AI
Skin and Topical

Alnus incana

Alnus incana

A circumpolar alder species used by Northern peoples as an astringent and wound-healing herb.

Wound healing2g dried bark as tea
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AB
Skin and Topical

Aloe Barbadensis

Aloe barbadensis

The inner leaf gel of this succulent is one of the most studied topical herbs globally; contains polysaccharides that soothe burns, sunburn, eczema, and accelerate wound healing.

Burns and sunburn soothingTopical gel as needed; 100ml inner leaf juice for internal GI use
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AM
Skin and Topical

Aloe maculata

Aloe maculata

Short-stemmed aloe of South Africa with spotted leaves and orange-red flowers, used as soap substitute and medicine.

Traditional Khoikhoi use as soap substitute and for skin conditionsTopical gel; Latex: 20mg aloin/day maximum
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AV
Skin and Topical

Aloe Vera

Aloe barbadensis miller

Aloe vera is a succulent plant that has been used medicinally for over 6,000 years, dating back to ancient Egypt. The clear gel from its leaves is renowned for wound healing and skin care, while the latex contains potent laxative compounds. It is one of the most widely used plants in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.

Burn treatmentTopical gel as needed; internal use 100-200mg aloe latex for constipation; 50ml juice daily
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AV
Skin and Topical

Aloe Vera Leaf

Aloe vera

Universal medicinal succulent; clear gel soothes burns and wounds; bitter latex acts as strong laxative.

Wound and burn healing across culturesTopical gel as needed; 100-300mg aloin for laxative
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AV
Skin and Topical

Aloe vera-chinensis

Aloe vera var. chinensis

A Chinese and Indian variety of aloe vera used in TCM and Ayurveda for the same indications as aloe vera.

Wound healingTopical gel; latex extract 50-100mg
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AC
Skin and Topical

Amorpha canescens

Amorpha canescens

North American prairie legume used by Plains Indians for eczema, wounds, and rheumatic pain.

Eczema in Plains Indian medicine5-10 g dried leaf as decoction; topical paste on skin
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AF
Skin and Topical

Amorpha fruticosa

Amorpha fruticosa

A North American shrub with folk medicinal uses for skin conditions and as an insecticide.

Skin conditions2g dried leaf as tea
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AJ
Skin and Topical

Ampelopsis japonica

Ampelopsis japonica

A TCM herb used for ulcers, burns, toxic swellings, and skin conditions; external and internal use.

Treat ulcers and burns3-9g dried root as tea
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AP
Skin and Topical

Amphimas pterocarpoides

Amphimas pterocarpoides

Central African legume tree used in traditional medicine for skin diseases and as antimicrobial.

Skin diseases in Central African folk medicineBark paste on skin; 5-10 g bark decoction
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AK
Skin and Topical

Apricot Kernel Sweet

Prunus armeniaca dulce

Sweet variety apricot kernel with lower amygdalin; TCM herb for cough, constipation, and skin nourishment.

TCM cough relief4.5-9g decocted; topical as oil
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AT
Skin and Topical

Argan Tree

Argania spinosa

Moroccan endemic tree whose nuts yield argan oil; used in Amazigh (Berber) medicine for skin conditions, cardiovascular health, and as a nutritive food.

Skin conditionsCulinary oil: 1-2 tablespoons daily; cosmetic oil topically
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