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Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Skin and Topical

Calendula arvensis

Calendula arvensis

Mediterranean Calendula with similar but milder medicinal properties to C. officinalis.

Wound healing in Mediterranean folk medicine2-4 g dried flowers as tea; topical cream
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Skin and Topical

Calliandra calothyrsus

Calliandra calothyrsus

Central American legume tree introduced to Africa and Asia; bark used for wounds and respiratory conditions.

wound healingBark decoction 5-10g 2x/day; topical poultice
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CB
Skin and Topical

Calophyllum brasiliense

Calophyllum brasiliense

Large Amazonian and Central American tree related to tamanu, used in indigenous medicine and rainforest conservation.

Traditional Central American indigenous medicine for skin conditions and inflammationTopical oil for wounds; Bark decoction topically
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CI
Skin and Topical

Calophyllum inophyllum

Calophyllum inophyllum

Coastal tropical tree from Pacific Islands and Indian Ocean, seed oil used extensively for wound healing.

Sacred healing tree of Pacific Island peoples for wound and skin conditionsCold-pressed seed oil applied topically to wounds and skin conditions
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C
Skin and Topical

Calotropis

Calotropis procera

Widespread tropical weed used across Africa and Asia in traditional medicine, though toxic requiring very careful use.

African wound herbTopical use only - latex diluted for skin
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Skin and Topical

Calotropis gigantea

Calotropis gigantea

Pan-tropical weed; latex used in Ayurveda for skin diseases, joint pain, and as purgative; cardiac glycosides.

skin diseasesTopical latex for skin conditions; 1-2g bark powder (extreme caution)
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Skin and Topical

Calvatia Gigantea

Calvatia gigantea

The giant puffball mushroom used in North American and European folk medicine for wound hemostasis.

wound healingTopical: apply puffball flesh to wounds. Internal: 1-2g extract
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CD
Skin and Topical

Cambodian Dragon Tree

Dracaena cambodiana

Dragon blood resin-producing tree from Cambodia used in Khmer traditional medicine for wound healing and antidiarrheal.

wound healing remedy250-500mg resin extract; topical as needed
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CJ
Skin and Topical

Camellia japonica

Camellia japonica

A Japanese ornamental with medicinal seed oil used for hair, skin, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Skin care useTopical seed oil as needed
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CE
Skin and Topical

Carpobrotus edulis

Carpobrotus edulis

Creeping succulent from South Africa with large purple or yellow flowers and edible figs, used by Khoikhoi people.

Traditional Khoikhoi use for mouth and throat conditionsJuice from leaves applied topically; Fruit eaten
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CA
Skin and Topical

Cassia Absus

Cassia absus

Annual herb of tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia used in Ayurvedic medicine for eye conditions, skin diseases, and antifungal applications.

eye conditions1–3g seed powder daily or topical paste
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CA
Skin and Topical

Cassia Alata

Senna alata

A tropical shrub used across Asia, Africa, and the Americas as the primary herbal treatment for ringworm and fungal skin infections; also a cathartic laxative.

Ringworm and fungal skin infectionsTopical paste from leaves; 1-2g leaves as laxative tea
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CS
Skin and Topical

Centaurea scabiosa

Centaurea scabiosa

A European knapweed used in folk medicine as a wound herb and digestive tonic.

Wound healing2-3g as tea
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CE
Skin and Topical

Centella Erecta Herb

Centella erecta

Upright Centella species used in African and Asian folk medicine similarly to classical gotu kola for wound healing.

wound healing in African folk medicine2-4g dried herb as tea or topical poultice
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CF
Skin and Topical

Cephalotus follicularis

Cephalotus follicularis

Southwest Australian carnivorous pitcher plant; used by Aboriginal people for digestive and wound conditions.

wound healingTopical application only
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CT
Skin and Topical

Cerastium tomentosum

Cerastium tomentosum

Ground-covering herb with traditional uses for wound healing and skin inflammation in European folk medicine.

wound healingTopical poultice as needed
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CM
Skin and Topical

Cerbera manghas

Cerbera manghas

Coastal Indo-Pacific tree; all parts highly toxic (cerberin); bark used topically in folk medicine for skin.

skin diseases (topical)Not recommended for any use
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CM
Skin and Topical

Cerinthe major

Cerinthe major

Mediterranean ornamental with traditional uses for skin wounds and bee forage; honey medicinal properties.

skin woundsTopical as needed
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C
Skin and Topical

Chamomile

Anthemis nobilis

Roman chamomile used in traditional European medicine for skin, digestive, and anxiety complaints.

Roman European sedative2-4g dried flowers as tea 3x daily; topical as needed
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CL
Skin and Topical

Cistus Ladanifer Herb

Cistus ladanifer

Resin-producing Mediterranean rockrose whose gum labdanum has been used since antiquity in perfumery and medicine.

aromatic resin used in ancient medicineTopical resin application; diluted EO aromatherapy
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