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Skin and Topical

Mesembryanthemum crystallinum

Succulent annual from South Africa and Mediterranean with glistening water-filled cells; leaves eaten as food medicine.

Traditional South African use as wound healerLeaves eaten fresh or applied topically

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Mikania micrantha

Invasive tropical Asteraceae used widely in traditional medicine across Asia and Pacific for wound healing and fever.

Wound healing across tropical traditionsFresh leaf paste on wounds; 5-10 g leaf decoction

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Millettia pinnata

Indian coastal legume tree used in Ayurveda for skin diseases and whose seed oil has diverse medical applications.

Skin diseases in AyurvedaOil applied topically; bark decoction 3-6 g

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Skin and Topical

Mimosa tenuiflora

Brazilian and Mexican tree used for wound healing and skin regeneration; bark contains DMT-related compounds.

Burn and wound healing in Mexican medicineBark powder paste applied to burns topically

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Skin and Topical

Momordica balsamina

African and Asian cucurbit used for wound healing, skin infections, and fever in tropical traditional medicine.

Wound healing in African folk medicineLeaf decoction topically or 5-10 g decoction internally

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Skin and Topical

Muscari armeniacum

Spring-flowering bulb of Eastern Mediterranean and Asia Minor, used in Turkish and Armenian folk medicine.

Traditional Turkish folk medicine for skin conditions and wound healingTea from bulb: 1-2g per cup 2x/day

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Skin and Topical

Myroxylon peruiferum

South American tree producing Peru balsam, a popular folk remedy for skin conditions and wounds.

Traditional South American and colonial European remedy for wounds and skin conditionsTopical application to wounds; Tincture: 2-4ml 3x/day

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Skin and Topical

Neonotonia wightii

Tropical legume cover crop used in folk medicine for skin conditions and as nutritive herb tea.

Skin conditions in African folk medicineLeaf tea or seeds as food

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Niacinamide Skin

Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3)

Form of vitamin B3 with exceptional skin barrier and brightening action.

PellagraTopical: 2-5% serum 2x daily; Oral: 250-500mg daily

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Skin and Topical

Oak Bark

Quercus robur

Iconic European tree; bark used across European folk medicine as one of the most potent astringents for diarrhea, wound healing and skin conditions.

Diarrhea and dysentery in European folk medicine1–3 g bark as decoction; 1–2 mL tincture; topical decoction for skin

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Olearia Traversii

Olearia traversii

Tree daisy endemic to the Chatham Islands used traditionally by Moriori people for medicinal purposes.

wound healingLeaf tea 3–5g or topical leaf poultice

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Skin and Topical

Onobrychis viciifolia

European legume used in folk medicine for wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and as nutritive food.

Wound healing in European folk medicine5-10 g dried herb as tea

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Onosma echioides

Mediterranean and Middle Eastern herb with red root dye; used in Unani medicine for skin and inflammation.

skin diseasesTopical ointment 2x/day

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Orbignya phalerata

Attalea speciosa

Large Brazilian palm of the Cerrado and transitional forests, seeds produce high-quality edible and medicinal oil.

Traditional folk medicine of Northeastern Brazil for skin and wound conditionsTopical oil application; Kernel oil 1-2 tbsp/day dietary

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Osmorhiza claytonii

Eastern North American Apiaceae used by various tribes for wounds, digestive complaints, and eye conditions.

Wounds in Native American medicine2-4 g dried root as tea; root paste on wounds

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Osyris Lanceolata

Osyris lanceolata

Hemiparasitic shrub found across eastern Africa and the Mediterranean, valued for fragrant wood similar to sandalwood, used medicinally and in perfumery.

aromatherapyWood chips as incense or oil diluted for topical use

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Skin and Topical

Palmarosa

Cymbopogon martinii

Aromatic grass from India whose essential oil is used for skin care, stress relief, and fever.

Skin conditions in Ayurveda2-3 drops essential oil diluted in carrier for topical use

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Patchouli

Pogostemon cablin

Southeast Asian aromatic herb with distinctive earthy scent used in Jamu medicine and perfumery.

Indonesian Jamu tonic1-2% diluted oil topically; aromatherapy as needed

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Pau Rosa

Aniba rosaeodora

Amazonian rosewood tree whose bark and wood yield a valued aromatic essential oil used in Amazonian healing rituals and perfumery.

Aromatic healing in Amazonian indigenous medicineDiffuse 2-4 drops for aromatherapy; dilute 2% in carrier oil for topical use

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Pelargonium Graveolens

Pelargonium graveolens

A fragrant African geranium; the essential oil is used in aromatherapy for anxiety, skin conditions, and menopausal symptoms; geraniol and citronellol have antimicrobial and anxiolytic properties.

Aromatherapy and skin care in European herbal tradition2-3 drops diluted essential oil topically or in diffuser

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