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Smilax officinalis

Smilax officinalis

Tropical vine from Central America; famous blood purifier and alterative; used for skin diseases and rheumatism.

skin diseases2-4g dried root or 1-3ml tincture daily
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Smilax Zeylanica

Smilax zeylanica

Climbing vine native to South and Southeast Asia used in Ayurveda and traditional medicine for blood purification, skin diseases, and urinary conditions.

blood purification5–10g dried root as decoction 3x daily or 300mg extract
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Skin and Topical

Snail Vine

Centella asiatica extract

Concentrated extract form of centella for K-beauty formulations.

Sensitive skinTopical: apply CICA cream/serum as needed
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Snow Fungus

Tremella fuciformis

Beautiful white gelatinous fungus used in TCM and Chinese cuisine for yin nourishment, lung moistening, skin beauty, and as an anti-aging food. Contains hyaluronic acid-like polysaccharides.

Nourish lung yin and moisturize3-15g dried fungus in soups or 500mg extract daily
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Skin and Topical

Soapberry Amazonian

Sapindus saponaria

Amazonian/Central American tree berry used as natural cleanser and medicine.

Skin cleansingExternal: fruit as soap; decoction for wash
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Solanum incanum

Solanum incanum

African and Middle Eastern thorny nightshade; fruit used externally for skin conditions in traditional medicine.

skin diseasesFruit pulp topically for skin conditions
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Skin and Topical

Solanum Tomentosum Herb

Solanum tomentosm

South African nightshade used in Zulu and Xhosa folk medicine for skin conditions, arthritis, and as insect deterrent.

treatment of skin disease in Zulu folk medicineTopical use; small decoctions under guidance
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Sophora Tetraptera

Sophora tetraptera

New Zealand's national flower, a tree used by Maori for skin conditions and wounds with the flowers and bark having medicinal properties despite toxicity concerns.

skin conditionsTopical bark preparations only — internal use toxic
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Southernwood

Artemisia abrotanum

European ornamental Artemisia with camphor-rich oil used traditionally for hair growth and digestive conditions.

European hair tonic2-4g dried herb as tea or topical infusion for hair
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Skin and Topical

Sphagnum palustre

Sphagnum palustre

Bog moss used historically as wound dressing; natural antimicrobial and absorptive properties.

wound dressingTopical application as dressing
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Stachys palustris

Stachys palustris

European marsh plant used for wound healing and as food in folk medicine.

wound healing2-4g dried herb or topical application
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Skin and Topical

Stellaria media

Stellaria media

Common garden weed with cooling anti-inflammatory properties; widely used for skin conditions and as food.

eczema5-10g fresh herb or 2-3g dried tea 3x/day
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Skin and Topical

Stillingia sebifera

Stillingia sebifera

Chinese tree whose seed coating provides vegetable tallow; used in TCM for skin diseases and cough.

skin diseasesTopical application or 3-9g decoction
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Stylophorum diphyllum

Stylophorum diphyllum

Eastern North American woodland herb with orange sap; used by Native Americans for skin conditions.

skin conditionsTopical orange sap for warts and skin conditions
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Stylosanthes guianensis

Stylosanthes guianensis

Tropical legume used as fodder plant and in folk medicine in South America for wound healing.

Wound healing in South American folk medicineLeaf paste on wounds
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Suillus Bovinus

Suillus bovinus

A mycorrhizal bolete mushroom used in Eastern European folk medicine for skin conditions.

skin conditionsTopical preparation from mushroom extract
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Symphoricarpos Albus Herb

Symphoricarpos albus

North American shrub with white berries used by Indigenous peoples for skin conditions, stomach ailments, and fever.

skin condition remedy in Native American folk medicine2-4g dried bark or leaf as tea
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Tamanu

Calophyllum inophyllactum

Polynesian tree oil for wound healing and scar tissue.

Wound healingTopical: apply cold-pressed oil 2-3x daily
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Tamanu

Calophyllum inophyllatum

A coastal tree whose nut oil is prized for remarkable skin healing properties across Polynesia and Southeast Asia.

Wound healingApply oil directly to affected skin 2-3x daily
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Temu Giring

Curcuma heyneana

An Indonesian Jamu herb used for skin health, slimming formulas, and as a blood purifier.

skin brightening3-9g dried rhizome daily
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