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Respiratory

Cang Er Zi

Xanthium sibiricum

TCM herb for nasal congestion and rhinitis; warming herb that opens nasal orifices.

rhinitis3-9g dried fruit or 300mg extract daily
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CZ
Digestive

Cang Zhu

Atractylodes lancea

TCM rhizome for dampness elimination, digestive bloating, and joint pain from dampness.

Dampness elimination5-10g in decoction daily
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Nutritive

Canna edulis

Canna discolor

South American Canna with edible starchy rhizomes; ancient Andean food crop with nutritional value.

food stapleStarch as food; rhizome as cooked vegetable
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CI
Nutritive

Canna indica

Canna indica

Tropical American ornamental; rhizome starch used as food; leaves and seeds used in folk medicine.

feverRhizome as starch food; leaf poultice topically
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CG
Digestive

Cao Guo

Amomum tsao-ko

Large cardamom of Yunnan and Southeast Asia; pods used in TCM to dry dampness and transform phlegm, specifically for malaria and digestive conditions.

Malaria treatment in TCM3–6 g pods as decoction; 300–500 mg extract
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CW
Analgesic

Cao Wu

Aconitum kusnezoffii

TCM wild aconite for severe pain conditions.

Severe arthritis1.5-3g PROCESSED boiled 60+ min
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CS
Anti-inflammatory

Capparis spinosa

Capparis spinosa

A Mediterranean shrub whose flower buds (capers) have anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and liver-protective properties.

Anti-inflammatory use1-3g dried root bark or 5-10 capers daily
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CB
Womens Health

Capsella Bursa-pastoris Herb

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Universal weed with hemostatic properties used across world cultures for bleeding conditions, urinary infections, and wound healing.

hemostatic for uterine bleeding in European folk medicine3-6g dried herb as tea or 4ml tincture
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CB
Digestive

Capsicum baccatum

Capsicum baccatum

South American Capsicum with fruity flavor; Aji amarillo used in Peruvian medicine and cuisine for pain and digestion.

pain reliefFruit as food; topical cream as needed
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CC
Analgesic

Capsicum Chinense Herb

Capsicum chinense

Extremely hot pepper family including habanero and scotch bonnet used in Caribbean and Mesoamerican folk medicine for pain.

extreme pain relief topically in Caribbean folk medicineTopical preparations only; culinary tiny amounts
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CF
Analgesic

Capsicum Frutescens Herb

Capsicum frutescens

Intensely pungent small hot pepper used across Latin America, Africa, and Asia for digestive, circulatory, and pain conditions.

digestive stimulant in Mesoamerican folk medicine30,000-100,000 SHU capsaicin; 1-2g daily culinary; topical 0.025-0.075%
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CP
Digestive

Capsicum pubescens

Capsicum pubescens

High-altitude Andean chili with black seeds; ancient cultivar used by Inca in folk medicine and cuisine.

pain reliefFruit as food; topical preparation for pain
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CS
Musculoskeletal

Caragana sinica

Caragana sinica

North Chinese legume shrub; root used in TCM for rheumatism, headache, and bone conditions.

rheumatismRoot decoction 10-15g 2x/day
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CF
Metabolic

Caralluma Fimbriata

Caralluma fimbriata

Edible succulent native to India used by tribal peoples as an appetite suppressant during famine, now studied for weight management and diabetes.

appetite suppression500mg–1g extract twice daily
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CS
Digestive

Cardamom Seeds

Elettaria cardamomum

The queen of spices used in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine for digestive conditions and breath freshening.

digestive conditions1-3g pods daily
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CG
Respiratory

Cardiocrinum giganteum

Cardiocrinum giganteum

Spectacular tall lily of the Himalayas and China reaching 3-4m, seeds and bulbs used in traditional medicine.

Traditional Himalayan medicine for respiratory conditionsBulb tea: 3-5g per cup 2x/day
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CM
Liver Support

Carduus marianus

Carduus marianus

European thistle used for digestive bitters and liver support; galactagogue properties.

digestive bitters4-6g dried herb or 2-4ml tincture daily
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CN
Liver Support

Carduus nutans

Carduus nutans

A European thistle traditionally used as a liver tonic and digestive bitter.

Liver support2-4g as tea
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CA
Cardiovascular

Carissa African

Carissa edulis

East African shrub fruit and root used for infections and chest pain.

Chest pain2-4g root decoction daily
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CB
Urinary

Carissa Bispinosa

Carissa bispinosa

Southern African shrub producing edible berries; bark and roots used for antimicrobial treatment, fever, and urinary conditions.

FeverRoot bark decoction: 1 cup twice daily; berries as food
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