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Skin and Topical

Argan Tree

Argania spinosa

Moroccan endemic tree whose nuts yield argan oil; used in Amazigh (Berber) medicine for skin conditions, cardiovascular health, and as a nutritive food.

Skin conditionsCulinary oil: 1-2 tablespoons daily; cosmetic oil topically
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Skin and Topical

Argemone mexicana

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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Skin and Topical

Aristolochia clematitis

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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Respiratory

Aristolochia debilis

Aristolochia debilis

Climbing vine of East Asia used in TCM as Ma Dou Ling for respiratory conditions; contains nephrotoxic aristolochic acids.

TCM herb Ma Dou Ling for cough and asthmaSeverely restricted or banned in many countries due to nephrotoxicity
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Antimicrobial

Aristolochia indica

Aristolochia indica

South Asian Aristolochiaceae; used in Ayurveda for snakebite and fever; SEVERE NEPHROTOXICITY risk.

snakebite (folk)Not recommended; nephrotoxic and carcinogenic
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Cardiovascular

Arjuna Bark

Terminalia arjuna

An Ayurvedic herb used for over 2000 years as the premier cardiac tonic. Terminalia arjuna bark has been clinically studied for congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, and cholesterol reduction. Standardized extracts contain arjunic acid, arjunetin, arjunine, arjunolic acid, and tannins.

Cardiac weakness and angina in Ayurveda500mg bark powder 3x daily or 500mg standardized extract 2x daily
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Antimicrobial

Armoracia Rusticana Herb

Armoracia rusticana

Intensely pungent root used worldwide for respiratory conditions, sinus clearing, and antimicrobial treatment.

sinus clearing and respiratory treatment in European folk medicine2-4g fresh root grated; or 20mg EO equivalent
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Skin and Topical

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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Musculoskeletal

Arnica Brasileira

Solidago chilensis

South American goldenrod used as the Brazilian substitute for European arnica; used topically for bruising, swelling, and musculoskeletal pain.

BruisingTopical tincture (diluted); herb tea: 1-2 cups daily
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Analgesic

Arnica chamissonis

Arnica chamissonis

North American arnica species used as a sustainable substitute for protected Arnica montana.

bruisesTopical only
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Antimicrobial

Aroeira

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian aromatic tree used in folk medicine for wound healing, antibacterial, and respiratory conditions, also used as pink peppercorn spice.

Wound healing in Brazilian and Caribbean folk medicineBark decoction 2 cups daily; topical wash from bark tea; 2-3ml tincture 3x daily
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Antioxidant

Aronia Berry Extract

Aronia melanocarpa

One of the richest plant sources of anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins; antioxidant capacity exceeds blueberry by 4x; extensively researched in Eastern Europe for cardiovascular and anti-cancer effects.

Traditional food of Native American Potawatomi people300-600mg standardized extract or 50-100g fresh berries daily
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Skin and Topical

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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Digestive

Arrowhead

Sagittaria sagittifolia

Aquatic plant used in TCM and Native American medicine for digestive and skin conditions.

TCM digestive herb5-10g tuber as food or 2-4g dried herb as tea
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Digestive

Arrowroot

Maranta arundinacea

A tropical plant producing an easily digestible starch, traditionally used to soothe irritated digestive tracts.

Diarrhea1-2 tbsp powder mixed with water or broth
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Respiratory

Artemisia afra

Artemisia afra

Most widely used medicinal plant in Southern Africa; used by virtually all ethnic groups for respiratory conditions.

colds3-6g dried herb or 2-4ml tincture daily
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Womens Health

Artemisia Argyi

Artemisia argyi

Chinese mugwort used extensively in TCM moxibustion therapy and internally for menstrual regulation and digestive conditions.

moxibustion herb in TCM3-9g dried herb as tea; topical moxibustion
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Respiratory

Artemisia californica

Artemisia californica

California native Artemisia used by Chumash and other California Indians for respiratory and ceremonial use.

Respiratory conditions in Chumash medicine2-4 g dried herb as tea; burn for aromatic use
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Digestive

Artemisia campestris

Artemisia campestris

European and Asian Artemisia used in folk medicine for digestive complaints and fever.

Digestive complaints in European folk medicine2-4 g dried herb as tea
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Antimicrobial

Artemisia cina

Artemisia cina

Central Asian Artemisia; classic source of santonin used for roundworm treatment.

intestinal roundwormsPharmaceutical santonin preparations only
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