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Skin and Topical

Hound's Tongue

Cynoglossum officinale

European biennial of disturbed ground; used in historical European folk medicine for skin conditions and wounds despite containing toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

Skin conditions in European folk medicineTopical poultice only — no safe internal use
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Skin and Topical

Houseleek

Sempervivum tectorum

European succulent traditionally grown on rooftops to ward off lightning and fire. The fresh leaf juice is used topically for burns, insect stings, and skin inflammations.

Burn and sting treatmentFresh leaf juice applied topically as needed
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HU
Skin and Topical

Hydrocotyle umbellata

Hydrocotyle umbellata

American aquatic herb similar to gotu kola, used in folk medicine for skin and nervous conditions.

Skin conditions in American folk medicine3-6 g dried herb as tea
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HV
Skin and Topical

Hydrocotyle vulgaris

Hydrocotyle vulgaris

A European wetland plant related to gotu kola; used in folk medicine for skin conditions and digestive complaints.

Skin conditions2-3g dried herb as tea
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HA
Skin and Topical

Hypericum Androsaemum

Hypericum androsaemum

European woodland hypericum used for wound healing and mild nervous conditions in folk medicine.

European wound herb2-4g dried herb as tea daily
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HC
Skin and Topical

Hypericum Calycinum

Hypericum calycinum

Ground-cover Hypericum used in Balkan folk medicine for wound healing and nervous conditions.

Balkan folk wound herb2-4g dried herb as tea or topical application
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HH
Skin and Topical

Hypericum hookerianum

Hypericum hookerianum

Himalayan shrub used in Ayurveda and traditional Tibetan medicine for skin diseases and infections.

skin diseases2-4g dried herb or 2ml tincture daily
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HP
Skin and Topical

Hypericum patulum

Hypericum patulum

East Asian ornamental Hypericum used in Japanese and Chinese traditional medicine.

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

Ichnocarpus Frutescens

Ichnocarpus frutescens

Slender climbing shrub distributed across tropical Asia used in Ayurvedic medicine as a tonic, diuretic, and blood purifier for skin diseases and rheumatism.

skin diseases3–5g root powder or decoction daily
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IN
Skin and Topical

Impatiens noli-tangere

Impatiens noli-tangere

A European balsam used for skin conditions and as a diuretic in folk medicine.

Skin conditions2g dried herb as tea
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IP
Skin and Topical

Iris Pallida

Iris pallida

Native to the Dalmatian coast, Iris pallida rhizomes are the primary source of orris root in perfumery and herbal medicine.

diuretic1–2g dried powder daily
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IP
Skin and Topical

Iris pseudacorus

Iris pseudacorus

European wetland iris; rhizome used in folk medicine as astringent for diarrhea and skin conditions.

diarrheaTopical decoction for skin; 1-2g rhizome tea (caution)
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IC
Skin and Topical

Ixora coccinea

Ixora coccinea

South Asian ornamental Rubiaceae; leaves and flowers used in folk medicine for skin, wound healing, and fever.

wounds3-5g dried flower/leaf tea 2x/day; topical paste
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JC
Skin and Topical

Jatropha curcas

Jatropha curcas

Tropical biofuel crop with significant folk medicinal uses for skin, wounds, and dental conditions across Africa and Asia.

wound healingTopical latex for wounds (small amounts)
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JG
Skin and Topical

Jatropha gossypifolia

Jatropha gossypifolia

Shrub of tropical Americas with purple-red leaves and red flowers, traditional wound herb across Caribbean and tropics.

Traditional Caribbean and Latin American herb for wound healingTopical: latex or leaf poultice for wounds
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JM
Skin and Topical

Jatropha multifida

Jatropha multifida

Ornamental tropical shrub used in folk medicine for wound healing and dental pain across Africa and Asia.

wound healingTopical latex for minor wounds
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Skin and Topical

Jojoba

Simmondsia chinensis

Desert shrub producing liquid wax ester similar to human sebum.

Dry skinTopical: apply as needed to skin or hair
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JR
Skin and Topical

Juglans Regia Herb

Juglans regia

Walnut tree leaves, hull, and bark used in European folk medicine for skin conditions, diabetes, and as astringent tonic.

skin conditions and fungal infections in European folk medicine2-4g dried leaf as tea or topical wash
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JO
Skin and Topical

Juniperus oxycedrus

Juniperus oxycedrus

A Mediterranean juniper whose wood distillation produces cade oil used for psoriasis and eczema.

Psoriasis treatmentCade oil 5-10% in preparation topically
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KA
Skin and Topical

Kaempferia angustifolia

Kaempferia angustifolia

Thai traditional medicine herb; rhizome used for skin conditions and as aromatic stimulant.

skin conditionsRhizome paste topically; 3-5g decoction
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