Medicinal Herbs Database

Wetland Marantaceae of Americas and Africa; leaves used in folk medicine for wounds and skin conditions.

A European herb used in folk medicine as a bitter tonic and laxative; related to berberine-containing plants.

Fragrant wood used by Burmese women as a cosmetic paste and medicinal treatment for skin and fever.

North African and Mediterranean Apiaceae with extremely irritating resin historically used for rubefacient effects.

Tropical ornamental tree; cardiac glycoside-rich seeds are extremely toxic but used carefully in folk medicine.

European field weed used in Chinese folk medicine for abscesses, liver conditions, and anti-inflammatory purposes.

Japanese Kampo and TCM herb used for liver conditions, alternating fever and chills, and immune modulation; component of Sho-saiko-to formula.

Called "Tree of Life" because it saved Jacques Cartier's crew from scurvy, used topically for warts and viral infections.

A Pacific Northwest sacred tree used by First Nations for immune conditions, respiratory health, and wart removal.

Thyme is an aromatic herb from the mint family, native to the Mediterranean, used both culinarily and medicinally for thousands of years. It is particularly valued for respiratory conditions due to its potent antimicrobial and expectorant properties. Thyme extract is an approved treatment for bronchitis in Germany.

Moroccan endemic thyme species used extensively in Amazigh (Berber) traditional medicine for respiratory infections, digestive complaints, and as a tonic.

Hybrid lemon-scented thyme used culinary and medicinally for digestive and respiratory conditions.

Low-growing thyme species used in Alpine European folk medicine for coughs, antiseptic conditions, and digestive issues.

Wild creeping thyme used across European folk medicine for respiratory conditions and as a general antimicrobial herb.