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Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Euphorbia kansui

Euphorbia kansui

TCM herb (Gan Sui) used for severe edema and fluid accumulation; strong purgative, highly toxic.

severe edemaTCM: 0.5-1.5g prepared with caution; physician only
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EP
Urinary

Euphorbia Pekinensis

Euphorbia pekinensis

Chinese euphorbia used in TCM as a drastic purgative for ascites, edema, and as anticancer herb.

treatment of ascites and edema in TCM1.5-3g dried herb in formula only - medical supervision
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EG
Urinary

European Goldenrod

Solidago canadensis

North American goldenrod naturalized in Europe, used extensively in both North American Native and European phytomedicine for urinary conditions.

Urinary infections in both Native American and European folk medicine6-12g dried herb as tea daily; 500mg extract twice daily
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EF
Urinary

Euryale ferox

Euryale ferox

Aquatic plant from Asian ponds whose seeds are used in TCM and Ayurveda as kidney tonic and nutritive food.

Kidney tonic in TCM10-15 g seeds as food or decoction daily
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FP
Urinary

Fu Pen Zi

Rubus chingii

TCM herb from raspberry fruits used to tonify Kidney Yang, secure essence, and improve vision; prescribed for urinary frequency and sexual debility.

Kidney Yang deficiency6-12g dried fruit daily; 500mg extract
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GT
Urinary

Genista tinctoria

Genista tinctoria

European shrub with isoflavones and sparteine; traditional diuretic and lymphatic herb.

urinary conditions2-4ml tincture 2x/day; 2-3g dried herb tea
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GS
Urinary

Goldenrod Solidago

Solidago virgaurea

European goldenrod, one of the most important urinary herbs in traditional European medicine. Used for urinary infections, kidney stones, edema, and wound healing.

Treat urinary infections6-12g dried herb as tea or 3ml tincture 3x daily
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GU
Urinary

Grifola Umbellata

Grifola umbellata

A diuretic medicinal mushroom used in TCM for edema, urinary conditions, and immune support.

edema6-15g dried mushroom daily or 1-3g extract
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HJ
Urinary

Hai Jin Sha

Lygodium japonicum

TCM spore that clears heat and promotes urination for stones.

Urinary stones6-15g wrapped in cloth then decocted
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H
Urinary

Heather

Calluna vulgaris

Iconic Scottish and European moorland shrub used in traditional folk medicine for urinary infections, arthritis, cough, and insomnia. Sacred to Celtic peoples.

Treat urinary infections3-5g dried herb as tea 3x daily or 3ml tincture
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HG
Urinary

Horse Gram

Macrotyloma uniflorum

A leguminous plant cultivated across South Asia whose seeds are used in Ayurveda to dissolve kidney stones and treat urinary disorders.

Kidney and urinary stone dissolutionDecoction of 100g seeds in 500ml water daily
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HE
Urinary

Horsetail Equisetum

Equisetum arvense

Ancient plant surviving from the dinosaur age used as a diuretic, wound healer, and bone-strengthening herb due to its exceptional silica content.

Diuretic for edema6g dried herb as tea or 300-600mg extract daily
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HR
Urinary

Hydrangea Root

Hydrangea arborescens

Native American herb used for kidney stones, prostate enlargement, and urinary conditions by Eclectic physicians.

Kidney stones2-4g dried root; 2-4ml tincture
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IC
Urinary

Imperata cylindrica

Imperata cylindrica

Tropical grass used extensively in TCM and Southeast Asian traditional medicine for bleeding and heat conditions.

Cool blood in TCM9-15 g dried rhizome decocted
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J
Urinary

Jaborandi

Pilocarpus jaborandi

Brazilian tree leaf source of pilocarpine alkaloid, used by Tupi peoples for fever-inducing sweat baths and now as pharmaceutical for glaucoma.

Sweat-inducing fever treatment in Tupi medicinePharmaceutical pilocarpine only under medical supervision; crude herb use not recommended
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JQ
Urinary

Jin Qian Cao

Lysimachia christinae

TCM herb famous for expelling gallstones and urinary stones.

Gallstones15-60g fresh or 30-60g dried in decoction
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JC
Urinary

Juniper Communis

Juniperus communis

European and North American conifer; berries used as carminative, diuretic, and antimicrobial; Commission E approved for dyspeptic complaints.

Digestive complaintsBerry tea: 1-2 cups daily; 1-2ml tincture 3x daily
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LB
Urinary

Ladies Bedstraw

Galium verum var.

European meadow herb used as cheese-curdling agent and for lymphatic and urinary conditions.

Medieval European lymph herb3-4g dried flowers and leaves as tea daily
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LB
Urinary

Lady's Bedstraw

Galium verum

European herb used in folk medicine as a diuretic, antispasmodic, and lymphatic herb. Historically used to curdle cheese and stuff mattresses. Related to Cleavers.

Diuretic tonic3-5g dried herb as tea or 2ml tincture daily
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LC
Urinary

Lespedeza capitata

Lespedeza capitata

North American prairie legume used by Ojibwe and other tribes for kidney and neurological conditions.

kidney conditions3-5g dried herb tea 3x/day
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