Medicinal Herbs Database

Ornamental plant widely used in Mexican folk medicine for respiratory conditions, cough, and as a diuretic; the flowers are the medicinal part.

North American herb used in traditional medicine for hyperthyroid conditions, heart palpitations, and anxiety. One of the few herbs with evidence for reducing thyroid activity.

Dried plums from Central Asia used in Unani medicine as laxatives, for fever, and as liver tonics.

A South African succulent used by Zulu healers for wound healing and sexual disorders; clinical studies show significant testosterone-boosting activity via LH stimulation.

South American hardwood with essential oil (guaiac wood oil); used in Paraguayan folk medicine for gout.

A fundamental TCM herb that harmonizes Shao Yang patterns; saikosaponins modulate immune function and protect the liver; major herb in Xiao Chai Hu Tang formula.

Northern Chinese Bupleurum species used interchangeably with B. falcatum in TCM.

TCM herb that disperses wind-heat, benefits the throat, and relieves toxicity. Different from burdock root which is a nutritive food. The seeds are cooling and expelling.

Neem variety cultivated in Burma and Thailand with potent antimicrobial and antiparasitic properties.

Central American and Caribbean tree with resin sacred in Mesoamerican cultures; diverse medicinal uses.

Bitter Vernonia species used in Burundian and Great Lakes African region for malaria, liver, and gastrointestinal conditions.

Mediterranean evergreen shrub used since ancient Greece for circulatory conditions.

Sacred South Asian tree; gum (Butea gum) and bark used in Ayurveda for digestive conditions and anthelmintic.

Thai tuberous root; phytoandrogen compounds; used in Thai traditional medicine for male virility and aging.

Butterbur is a perennial plant native to Europe and parts of Asia, used since ancient times for plague, fever, and respiratory conditions. Modern clinical trials have established it as an effective treatment for migraine prevention and allergic rhinitis. Only PA-free (pyrrolizidine alkaloid-free) products should be used.