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Argemone mexicana

A prickly poppy used in Ayurveda and West African medicine for skin conditions, pain, and as an antispasmodic.

Skin conditions1-2g dried herb; topical oil use

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Aristolochia clematitis

European birthwort historically used for childbirth and wounds; banned in EU due to nephrotoxicity.

childbirth stimulation (historical)Contraindicated in all forms

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Arnica

Arnica montana

Arnica is a European mountain plant used topically for centuries to treat bruises, sprains, and muscle pain. It is one of the most popular homeopathic remedies worldwide and is also used as a conventional herbal topical preparation. Internal use of non-homeopathic arnica is toxic and should be avoided.

Bruise treatmentTopical gel or cream applied 2-4 times daily to unbroken skin only

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Arrabidaea Chica

Arrabidaea chica

Climbing shrub of the Amazon used by indigenous peoples for its red-purple pigment from leaves used medicinally for skin diseases, wounds, and as a natural dye.

skin diseasesLeaf decoction 200ml 2–3x daily or topical leaf paste

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Arthropodium Cirratum

Arthropodium cirratum

Lily native to New Zealand used by Maori as a food plant and medicinally for skin conditions and as a wound healer.

skin conditionsLeaf or rhizome poultice topically

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Astelia Nervosa

Astelia nervosa

Perennial herb native to New Zealand used by Maori for wound healing and as a food source for the berries.

wound healingLeaf poultice applied to wounds

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Astrocaryum murumuru

Amazonian spiny palm producing fatty-acid rich butter from seeds used in indigenous cosmetics and folk medicine.

Traditional Amazonian indigenous use of seed fat for skin and hair careTopical butter application to skin and hair

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Babchi Seed

Psoralea corylifolia

Ayurvedic and TCM seed used for vitiligo, psoriasis, bone health, and kidney yang tonification. Contains psoralen — used in PUVA therapy for vitiligo.

Treat vitiligo in Ayurveda and TCM3-9g seed decoction or 300mg extract; topical bakuchiol for skin

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Balsam of Peru

Myroxylon balsamum

Central American balsam with strong vanilla-cinnamon aroma; used topically for wound healing and respiratory conditions; common allergen.

Wound healingTopical application diluted; inhalation; avoid internal use

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Barbadian Aloe

Aloe vera var. barbadensis

Classic aloe variety from Barbados, the standard medicinal aloe used globally for skin healing and digestive conditions.

sunburn and wound healing in Caribbean folk medicineTopical as needed; 50-200mg dried latex for laxative

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Bellis perennis

Familiar European Asteraceae used in folk medicine for wounds, bruises, and respiratory conditions.

Wound healing in European folk medicine3-5 g fresh flowers as tea; 1-2 ml tincture; apply crushed flower to bruises

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Beschorneria yuccoides

Large rosette succulent from Mexico related to agave with tall red flower stalks, used in Mexican folk medicine.

Traditional Mexican folk medicine for wound healingTopical sap for wounds

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Bidens tripartita

Wetland Bidens used in Russian, Chinese, and Eastern European medicine for skin, allergies, and diuresis.

skin disorders3-5g dried herb tea 3x/day

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Bittersweet Nightshade

Solanum dulcamara

European vine used topically for skin conditions; solanine alkaloids make internal use risky at doses used for skin.

Topical skin conditions in European herbalismTopical only; internal small doses under guidance

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Bixa Orellana

Bixa orellana

Tropical tree native to tropical America whose seeds produce the red pigment bixin used as a food coloring and medicinally for skin protection and anti-inflammatory conditions.

skin conditionsSeed paste applied topically or leaf tea 5–10g daily

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Boophone disticha

Southern African bulbous plant; historically used as arrow poison and for spiritual protection; toxic.

wound healing topicallyExternal use only under professional supervision

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Borage Seed Oil

Borago officinalis semen

Seed oil with highest known GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) content; used for skin conditions, PMS, and inflammation.

Skin conditions in European herbalism500-2000mg GLA daily; topical as needed

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Buddleja Globosa

Buddleja globosa

Shrub native to Chile and Argentina used in Chilean traditional medicine for wound healing, skin conditions, and gastrointestinal disorders.

wound healing5g dried leaves as tea 3x daily or topical poultice

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Bulbine frutescens

Succulent perennial of South Africa with yellow flowers and gel-filled leaves used as aloe substitute.

Traditional Khoikhoi and Xhosa use for burns and wound healingApply gel directly to skin as needed

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Calendula

Calendula officinalis

Calendula is a bright orange flowering plant that has been used in European herbal medicine for over 800 years, primarily for wound healing and skin conditions. It is one of the safest and most versatile herbs for topical use and has demonstrated anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties in numerous studies.

Wound healingTopical: apply cream or oil 2-3 times daily; Internal: 1-2 cups tea daily

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