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Asclepias syriaca

Asclepias syriaca

North American milkweed; young shoots edible; root used by Native Americans for lung and skin conditions.

lung conditionsYoung cooked shoots as food; 1-2g dried root tea 2x/day
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Hormonal

Ascophyllum nodosum

Ascophyllum nodosum

North Atlantic brown seaweed; rich in iodine, polysaccharides, and minerals; thyroid and metabolic support.

thyroid support300-600mg extract daily
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Ashitaba

Angelica keiskei

Japanese longevity herb from volcanic Hachijo Island. Its name means tomorrow's leaf due to rapid regrowth.

Promoting longevity3-6g dried leaf as tea or juice
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Womens Health

Ashoka Tree

Saraca asoca

Sacred tree of India; bark is one of the most important herbs in Ayurveda for women's uterine health — considered specifically for the uterus.

Uterine tonic and menorrhagia in Ayurveda3–6 g bark as decoction; 500 mg extract 2–3x daily
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Adaptogen

Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera

Ashwagandha is a revered herb in Ayurvedic medicine, used for over 3,000 years as a rasayana (rejuvenating tonic). It is classified as an adaptogen, helping the body manage stress and maintain homeostasis. Modern research supports its use for anxiety, stress, and physical performance.

Stress relief300-600mg root extract (standardized to withanolides) daily
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Adaptogen

Ashwagandha KSM-66

Withania somnifera KSM-66

Premium full-spectrum ashwagandha root extract with highest withanolide concentration, clinically studied.

Ayurvedic rasayana300-600mg KSM-66 extract daily
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Urinary

Asparagus officinalis

Asparagus officinalis

Perennial vegetable from Europe and Asia, roots and shoots used as medicine beyond culinary use.

Traditional European diuretic and kidney herb since ancient GreeceDietary: unlimited; Root extract: 500mg 2x/day
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Anti-inflammatory

Aspen Bark

Populus tremula

European tree with trembling leaves; bark used in European folk medicine for rheumatic conditions, fevers and prostate conditions.

Rheumatic conditions in European folk medicine2–4 g bark as decoction; 2–4 mL tincture 3x daily
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Urinary

Asphodelus albus

Asphodelus albus

Perennial of Mediterranean grasslands with white flower spikes, used in traditional medicine since antiquity.

Ancient Greek plant associated with the dead and used medicinallyTea from roots: 3-5g per cup 2x/day
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Urinary

Asphodelus fistulosus

Asphodelus fistulosus

Annual Mediterranean asphodel widely naturalized in arid lands, used in North African traditional medicine.

Traditional North African remedy for skin conditions and digestive issuesTea: 3-5g per cup 2x/day
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Anti-inflammatory

Aspilia Pluriseta

Aspilia pluriseta

East African herb documented in both human traditional medicine and chimpanzee self-medication; used for intestinal parasites, wound healing, and inflammation.

Intestinal wormsLeaf tea: 1 cup twice daily
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Liver Support

Asplenium scolopendrium

Asplenium scolopendrium

European fern with straplike fronds; used in folk medicine for spleen, liver, and digestive conditions.

spleen enlargement3-5g dried frond tea 2x/day
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Antioxidant

Astaxanthin Source

Haematococcus pluvialis

Microalgae that produces astaxanthin, one of the most powerful natural antioxidants. 6000x more potent than vitamin C as an antioxidant.

Traditional aquaculture feed4-12mg astaxanthin daily
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Skin and Topical

Astelia Nervosa

Astelia nervosa

Perennial herb native to New Zealand used by Maori for wound healing and as a food source for the berries.

wound healingLeaf poultice applied to wounds
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Urinary

Aster amellus

Aster amellus

European aster used in folk medicine for urinary conditions, skin inflammation, and as diuretic.

urinary conditions2-3g dried herb tea 2x/day
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Respiratory

Aster tataricus

Aster tataricus

TCM herb for chronic cough and lung conditions; moistens lung and directs lung qi downward.

chronic cough5-9g dried root or 300mg extract daily
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Digestive

Asteraceae Blessed Thistle

Cnicus benedictus

Medieval European herb used by monks for digestive bitters, fever, plague treatment, and as a galactagogue.

digestive bitter tonic in medieval European medicine2-4g dried herb as tea or 4ml tincture before meals
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Anti-inflammatory

Asteraceae Roman Chamomile

Chamaemelum nobile

Perennial ground-cover chamomile used in European aromatherapy and medicine for anxiety, skin, and digestive conditions.

anxiety and insomnia remedy in European herbalism2-4g dried flowers as tea; diluted EO in aromatherapy
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Adaptogen

Astragalus

Astragalus membranaceus

Astragalus is one of the most important herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine, used for over 2,000 years as a Qi (vital energy) tonic. It is renowned for its immune-modulating, adaptogenic, and cardioprotective properties. The root is the primary medicinal part and contains unique polysaccharides and saponins.

Immune tonic250-500mg standardized extract 2-3 times daily, or 9-30g dried root in decoction
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Adaptogen

Astragalus Complanatus

Astragalus complanatus

TCM kidney and liver tonic seed used to nourish and tonify the kidney, supplement the liver, and brighten the eyes. Different from Astragalus membranaceus.

Nourish kidney and liver yin9-15g dried seed decoction or 500mg extract daily
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