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Digestive

Vasconcellea quercifolia

Vasconcellea quercifolia

An Andean relative of papaya used in traditional medicine for digestive and anti-inflammatory conditions.

Digestive conditionsLeaf extract as directed
PregnancyNursing
VB
Antimicrobial

Veltheimia bracteata

Veltheimia bracteata

South African winter-flowering bulb with pink tubular flowers, used in Zulu traditional medicine.

Traditional Zulu medicine for infections and respiratory conditionsTincture: 1-2ml 2x/day
PregnancyNursing
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Mens Health

Velvet Bean

Mucuna pruriens

Tropical legume whose seeds contain the highest known natural source of L-DOPA. Used in Ayurveda as male tonic, anti-Parkinson herb, and aphrodisiac.

Treat male infertility5g standardized powder or 300-500mg extract (15% L-DOPA) daily
PregnancyNursing
VT
Antimicrobial

Velvet Tamarind

Dialium guineense

West African tree with edible sour-sweet fruit pods used medicinally throughout the region.

Nigerian sore throat remedy20-30g fruit pulp daily
PregnancyNursing
VP
Nervine

Venezuelan Passionflower

Passiflora incarnata var. venezolana

Native passionflower from South American highlands used for anxiety, insomnia, and nervous conditions.

anxiety relief in South American folk medicine250-500mg extract or 2-4ml tincture at bedtime
PregnancyNursing
VA
Cardiovascular

Veratrum Album Herb

Veratrum album

Highly toxic European alpine plant used in small doses in homeopathic and folk medicine for hypertension and pain.

treatment of hypertension in small homeopathic dosesOnly in homeopathic preparations
PregnancyNursing
VC
Antimicrobial

Veratrum californicum

Veratrum californicum

Western North American plant; causes severe birth defects (cyclopia) in livestock; source of cyclopamine.

historical Native American use for fertility controlNot for any use - highly toxic teratogen
PregnancyNursing
VD
Respiratory

Verbascum densiflorum

Verbascum densiflorum

European mullein species with large bright yellow flowers, widely used in phytomedicine as expectorant and anti-inflammatory.

Used in European herbal medicine for respiratory ailmentsFlower tea: 1.5-2g per cup 3x/day
PregnancyNursing
VP
Respiratory

Verbascum Phlomoides

Verbascum phlomoides

Orange-flowered mullein species used across Central and Southern Europe for respiratory conditions and as expectorant.

respiratory expectorant in European folk medicine2-4g dried flowers as tea 3x/day
PregnancyNursing
VE
Anti-inflammatory

Verbesina encelioides

Verbesina encelioides

Southwestern US and Mexican herb with anti-inflammatory properties used in Sonoran folk medicine.

inflammationTopical poultice as needed; 2-3g dried herb tea
PregnancyNursing
VA
Antimicrobial

Vernonia Amygdalina

Vernonia amygdalina

One of the most important medicinal plants in Africa; the leaves of this shrub are a dietary staple and medicine across Central and West Africa for malaria, diabetes, and liver conditions.

Malaria and fever across Central and West Africa3-6g dried leaf decoction or fresh leaves squeezed for juice
PregnancyNursing
V
Nervine

Vervain

Verbena officinalis

One of the most sacred herbs of the ancient Druids and Romans, used as a nervine, digestive, and fever remedy.

Anxiety2-4g dried herb as tea 3x daily
PregnancyNursing
V
Nervine

Vetiver

Chrysopogon zizanioides

A tropical grass whose roots produce a deeply grounding essential oil, used in Ayurveda and aromatherapy for calming and cooling.

Fever reductionAromatherapy: 2-3 drops in diffuser; Tea: 1-2g dried roots steeped
PregnancyNursing
VS
Respiratory

Vibhitaki Seed

Terminalia bellirica var. seed

Seed kernel of the bibhitaki/bahera tree; used separately in Ayurveda as a narcotic and anthelmintic, distinct from the fruit pericarp.

Anthelmintic for intestinal worms0.5–1 g seed powder under professional guidance only
PregnancyNursing
VO
Womens Health

Viburnum Opulus Herb

Viburnum opulus

European and North American shrub with powerful antispasmodic bark used for menstrual cramps, muscle spasms, and hypertension.

menstrual cramp treatment in European and Native American folk medicine5-10ml tincture 3x/day or 2-4g dried bark as tea
PregnancyNursing
VF
Nutritive

Vicia faba medicinal

Vicia faba

Ancient cultivated legume whose seeds, pods, and flowers have medicinal use for Parkinson's and as L-DOPA source.

Parkinson's in Ayurveda traditionCooked beans as food; L-DOPA supplement from standardized extract
PregnancyNursing
VA
Nutritive

Victoria amazonica

Victoria amazonica

Giant aquatic plant of the Amazon with floating leaves up to 3m diameter, used by Amazonian indigenous peoples.

Traditional Amazonian indigenous medicine for fever and painTea from dried parts traditional; no standard dosage established
PregnancyNursing
V
Womens Health

Vidarikand

Pueraria tuberosa

Climbing Ayurvedic plant with large tuberous roots used as a rejuvenating tonic for male and female reproductive health and energy.

Rejuvenation tonic in Ayurveda (Rasayana)1-3g powder with milk twice daily; 500mg extract twice daily
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VC
Digestive

Vietnamese Coriander

Persicaria odorata

Pungent herb of Southeast Asia widely used in Vietnamese, Malaysian, and Indonesian cuisine and medicine for digestive conditions.

Digestive complaints in Vietnamese folk medicineFresh herb as food medicine; tea from 10-15g fresh leaves daily
PregnancyNursing
VP
Nootropic

Vietnamese Pennywort

Centella asiatica var. vietnamensis

Vietnamese variety of gotu kola used as a vegetable and medicine for skin, cognitive, and wound healing.

brain tonic500-1000mg extract or fresh juice daily
PregnancyNursing