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Respiratory

Astragalus glycyphyllos

Astragalus glycyphyllos

European milkvetch with licorice-like taste used in folk medicine for respiratory and digestive conditions.

Respiratory conditions in European folk medicine3-5 g dried herb as tea
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Respiratory

Astragalus gummifer

Astragalus gummifer

Middle Eastern thorny shrub whose gum has been used for millennia as medicinal demulcent and food thickener.

Demulcent in Greek medicine for 2000+ years1-2 g gum dissolved in water
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Immune Support

Astragalus mongholicus

Astragalus mongholicus

Northern China variety of Astragalus used for immune support and qi tonification.

immune deficiency9-30g dried root or 500mg extract daily
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Immune Support

Astragalus sinicus

Astragalus sinicus

A Chinese milk vetch used as a cover crop and medicinally for anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory purposes.

Immune support2-6g dried herb as tea
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Digestive

Astrantia major

Astrantia major

European mountain Apiaceae used in folk medicine for digestive and respiratory conditions.

Digestive conditions in European folk medicine2-4 g dried root as tea
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Skin and Topical

Astrocaryum murumuru

Astrocaryum murumuru

Amazonian spiny palm producing fatty-acid rich butter from seeds used in indigenous cosmetics and folk medicine.

Traditional Amazonian indigenous use of seed fat for skin and hair careTopical butter application to skin and hair
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Digestive

Ati-atihan

Hyptis suaveolens

Pantropical herb native to Americas, naturalized in Southeast Asia and Africa; used for digestive conditions, fever, and as an insect repellent.

Digestive conditionsHerb tea: 1-2 cups daily; topical essential oil diluted
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Digestive

Atis Tibetan

Aconitum heterophyllum

Himalayan aconite species SAFE to use (unlike other Aconitum species).

Fever1-3g powder daily
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Digestive

Atractylodes Rhizome

Atractylodes macrocephala

Principal TCM spleen tonic used to strengthen spleen qi, dry dampness, stabilize the exterior, and prevent miscarriage. A foundational herb in digestive and immune formulas.

Strengthen spleen qi6-12g dried rhizome or 500-1000mg extract daily
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AH
Metabolic

Atriplex halimus

Atriplex halimus

Shrubby saltbush of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions, used in traditional medicine for diabetes and metabolic conditions.

Traditional remedy in North Africa and Middle East for diabetesTea: 5-10g dried leaves per cup 2x/day; Extract: 500-1000mg/day
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Analgesic

Atropa Belladonna Herb

Atropa belladonna

Notoriously toxic European plant used since antiquity in folk medicine and pharmacy; source of atropine and scopolamine.

pupil dilation cosmetic in Renaissance ItalyMedical use only - pharmaceutical preparations
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Digestive

Aucklandia lappa

Aucklandia lappa

Fragrant TCM herb that moves liver and spleen qi; used for abdominal pain and digestive stagnation.

abdominal pain1.5-6g dried root or 200mg extract daily
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AA
Cardiovascular

Auricularia Auricula

Auricularia auricula-judae

A culinary and medicinal mushroom used in TCM for cardiovascular conditions and blood thinning.

blood thinning1-3g daily or food amounts
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Cardiovascular

Averrhoa bilimbi

Averrhoa bilimbi

Tropical Oxalidaceae tree used in Malay and Caribbean medicine for hypertension, diabetes, and skin conditions.

hypertensionFruit juice 1-2 glasses daily (traditional)
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AP
Nervine

Awa Papua

Piper wichmannii

A wild kava relative from Papua New Guinea used in traditional ceremonies and as a sedative.

ceremonial useTraditional ceremonial preparations
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Nervine

Ayahuasca Admixture Chacruna

Psychotria viridis

DMT-containing shrub used as ayahuasca admixture; only active in combination with Banisteriopsis caapi.

spiritual ceremoniesCeremonial use under trained guidance only
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Respiratory

Aztec Sweet Herb

Lippia dulcis

Mexican sweet herb used by Aztec and Mayan peoples as a sweetener and medicine for coughs and respiratory conditions.

Sweetener and cough remedy in Aztec medicine2-4 fresh leaves as tea 2-3x daily
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Respiratory

Azure Sage

Salvia azurea

North American prairie sage used by Plains Native Americans for respiratory and ceremonial purposes.

Comanche respiratory herb2-4g dried herb as tea
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Skin and Topical

Babchi Seed

Psoralea corylifolia

Ayurvedic and TCM seed used for vitiligo, psoriasis, bone health, and kidney yang tonification. Contains psoralen — used in PUVA therapy for vitiligo.

Treat vitiligo in Ayurveda and TCM3-9g seed decoction or 300mg extract; topical bakuchiol for skin
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Adaptogen

Bach Ma Truong Son

Dioscorea persimilis

Vietnamese mountain yam used in traditional medicine as an adaptogen and for digestive and kidney support.

kidney weakness9-30g rhizome daily
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