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Quercus Infectoria Herb

Quercus infectoria

Oak producing tannin-rich galls used across the Middle East and Unani medicine for diarrhea, skin conditions, and antimicrobial.

astringent for diarrhea in Unani medicine1-3g dried gall as tea or topical wash
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Skin and Topical

Reaumuria hirtella

Reaumuria hirtella

Salt-tolerant desert shrub of Middle Eastern deserts, used in traditional Arab and Bedouin medicine.

Traditional Bedouin desert medicine for skin conditionsTopical decoction for wounds; Tea: 3-5g per cup 2x/day
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Skin and Topical

Rosa centifolia

Rosa centifolia

European cultivated rose used in perfumery and folk medicine for skin conditions and as mild laxative.

Skin conditions in European folk medicine2-4 g dried petals as tea; diluted oil topically
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Skin and Topical

Rosa Gallica Herb

Rosa gallica

Ancient European rose used medicinally since antiquity for skin, digestive, and cardiovascular conditions; source of rose attar.

treatment of sore eyes in ancient Roman medicine2-4g dried petals as tea; rosewater topically
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RM
Skin and Topical

Rotheca myricoides

Rotheca myricoides

East African shrub used in traditional medicine for skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever.

Skin diseases in East African medicine5-10 g leaf decoction
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RO
Skin and Topical

Rumex obtusifolius

Rumex obtusifolius

European weed traditionally applied to nettle stings; cooling leaf poultice for skin irritations.

nettle sting reliefFresh leaf poultice applied to sting or irritation
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SG
Skin and Topical

Salvia glutinosa

Salvia glutinosa

European woodland sage used in folk medicine as wound healer and antiseptic.

Wound healing in European folk medicine3-5 g dried herb as tea; leaf paste on wounds
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Skin and Topical

Salvia verbenaca

Salvia verbenaca

European roadside sage used in folk medicine for eye conditions and digestive complaints.

eye conditionsSeeds soaked in water for eye drops; 2-4g herb as tea
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SA
Skin and Topical

Samambaia Amazonian

Polypodium leucotomos

Tropical American fern with clinical evidence for skin UV protection.

Skin diseases240-480mg extract daily (before sun exposure)
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Skin and Topical

Sanguinaria Canadensis Herb

Sanguinaria canadensis

Native North American herb with red sap used by Indigenous peoples for respiratory conditions and topically for skin growths.

treatment of croup and whooping cough in Native American medicineVery small doses only under supervision; topical mainly
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Skin and Topical

Sanguisorba officinalis

Sanguisorba officinalis

European and Asian Rosaceae used in TCM and folk medicine for bleeding, diarrhea, and burns.

Bleeding conditions in TCM6-12 g dried root as decoction; topical for burns
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Skin and Topical

Sanicula europaea

Sanicula europaea

European forest Apiaceae used for wound healing, respiratory conditions, and as traditional vulnerary.

Wound healing in European folk medicine3-5 g dried herb as tea; apply as wash to wounds
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Skin and Topical

Sansevieria trifasciata

Dracaena trifasciata

Ubiquitous houseplant from tropical Africa used in traditional medicine across Africa and Asia.

Traditional West African medicine for ear conditions and wound healingTopical juice for wounds and ears; No established internal dose
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Skin and Topical

Saraphi

Mammea siamensis

A Thai medicinal tree used in traditional medicine for skin conditions and as an insecticide.

skin infectionsTopical application only
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Skin and Topical

Sariva

Hemidesmus indicus

A cooling Ayurvedic herb used as a blood purifier for skin conditions and urinary health.

skin conditions3-9g dried root daily
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SB
Skin and Topical

Sclerocarya Birrea

Sclerocarya birrea

Southern African tree revered across multiple cultures; bark used for antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory purposes; oil from seeds is prized for skin care.

Wound healingBark decoction: 1 cup twice daily; seed oil topically
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Skin and Topical

Scrophularia

Scrophularia nodosa

European hedgerow herb with cardiac and lymphatic properties used in traditional medicine for skin and glandular conditions.

European lymph herb2-4g dried herb as tea 3x daily or 1-3ml tincture
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Skin and Topical

Sequoia sempervirens

Sequoia sempervirens

The world tallest tree; bark and foliage used by California Native Americans for wound healing and respiratory conditions.

Wound healing2-3g bark or needles as tea
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SB
Skin and Topical

Sesbania bispinosa

Sesbania bispinosa

South Asian wetland herb; seeds used as green manure; traditional Ayurvedic herb for skin and infections.

skin conditions5-10g dried herb tea 2x/day; topical paste
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SA
Skin and Topical

Smilax aspera

Smilax aspera

Prickly climbing vine of the Mediterranean with red berries, European sarsaparilla used for skin conditions.

Traditional Mediterranean blood purifier for skin diseasesTea: 3-5g root per cup 2x/day
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