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Cassytha Filiformis

Cassytha filiformis

Parasitic vine widespread across tropical regions used medicinally in Australia, the Caribbean, and Africa for skin conditions, blood pressure, and kidney health.

hypertensionPlant decoction 200ml 2–3x daily
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Respiratory

Castanea sativa

Castanea sativa

A European tree with medicinal leaves used for whooping cough, other respiratory conditions, and as a nutritive food.

Whooping cough2-4g dried leaves as tea; nuts as food
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Cat Thyme

Teucrium marum

A small Mediterranean shrub that drives cats wild (like catnip) and was traditionally used as a stimulant and decongestant.

Nasal polyps1-2g dried herb as tea; primarily homeopathic use
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Immune Support

Cat's Claw

Uncaria tomentosa

Cat's claw is a tropical vine native to the Amazon rainforest, named for its hook-like thorns that resemble cat claws. It has been used by indigenous Amazonian peoples for over 2,000 years for inflammation, infections, and digestive complaints. It contains unique oxindole alkaloids with immune-modulating properties.

Anti-inflammatory250-350mg standardized extract 1-3 times daily, or 1-2g bark tea 3 times daily
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Nervine

Catalpa bignonioides

Catalpa bignonioides

Large deciduous tree of southeastern North America with heart-shaped leaves and white flowers, used in folk medicine.

Traditional use by Native Americans as anthelminticBark tea: 1-2 tsp per cup 2x/day
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Adaptogen

Caterpillar Fungus

Cordyceps sinensis

Parasitic fungus on caterpillar larvae of Tibetan plateau; one of the most precious adaptogenic tonics in TCM and Tibetan medicine.

Kidney and lung deficiency in TCM1–3 g dried fungus; 400 mg extract 2x daily (cultivated Cordyceps militaris)
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Adaptogen

Caterpillar Fungus Wild

Ophiocordyceps sinensis

The most expensive natural medicine by weight, harvested in Tibetan and Himalayan alpine meadows. A fungus that parasitizes ghost moth caterpillars, creating a mummified caterpillar-fungus hybrid.

Strengthen kidney yang and lung3-9g traditional or 500-1000mg extract equivalent daily
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Nervine

Catmint

Nepeta cataria

Widespread Eurasian and naturalized American mint used in folk medicine as children's calmative and for colic, fevers, and digestive conditions.

Children's fever and colic in European and American folk medicine2-4g dried herb tea 3x daily; 2-4ml tincture 3x daily
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Mens Health

Catuaba Bark

Trichilia catigua

A Brazilian tree bark used as the most important aphrodisiac plant in Brazilian herbal medicine; yohimbine-related alkaloids support dopamine neurotransmission for male sexual function.

Aphrodisiac in Brazilian folk medicine1g extract or 5ml tincture twice daily
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CH
Musculoskeletal

Cay Hy Thiem

Siegesbeckia orientalis

A Vietnamese herb used for joint pain, hypertension, and as an anti-inflammatory remedy.

arthritis9-15g dried herb daily
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Liver Support

Cay Xao Tam Phan

Paramignya trimera

A rare Vietnamese medicinal tree bark used for liver cancer support, hepatitis, and immune conditions.

hepatitis6-15g bark tea daily
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Cardiovascular

Cayenne

Capsicum annuum

One of the most powerful circulatory stimulants in the herbal kingdom, used as a catalyst to enhance other herbs.

Circulatory stimulant30-120mg cayenne capsules 3x daily or topical cream 0.025-0.075% capsaicin
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Analgesic

CBD Source

Cannabis sativa (hemp)

Non-psychoactive cannabinoid from hemp with pain and anxiety research.

Pain15-50mg CBD oil 1-3x daily (highly individual)
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CA
Respiratory

Cedrus atlantica

Cedrus atlantica

A North African cedar with essential oil used in aromatherapy for respiratory conditions, hair loss, and anti-inflammatory use.

Respiratory aromatherapyDiluted essential oil in carrier
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CO
Anti-inflammatory

Celastrus orbiculatus

Celastrus orbiculatus

Invasive Asian vine naturalized in North America, used in Chinese folk medicine for arthritis and cancer.

Traditional Chinese folk medicine for arthritis and painTea: 5g bark per cup 2x/day
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Womens Health

Celtis occidentalis

Celtis occidentalis

A North American tree used by Native Americans for gynecological conditions and as a food and bark medicine.

Gynecological conditions2-3g bark as tea
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Anti-inflammatory

Centaurea Cyanus

Centaurea cyanus

A striking blue wildflower of European grain fields; the flowers are used as a mild eye wash, bitter tonic, and anti-inflammatory; historically associated with wound healing.

Eye inflammation and conjunctivitis (eyewash)1-2g dried flowers as tea or topical eyewash
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Skin and Topical

Centaurea scabiosa

Centaurea scabiosa

A European knapweed used in folk medicine as a wound herb and digestive tonic.

Wound healing2-3g as tea
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CM
Digestive

Centaurium Minus Herb

Centaurium erythraea subsp. majus

Smaller centaury species with similar bitter constituents used in folk medicine for the same digestive conditions.

digestive bitter tonic in European folk medicine1-3g dried herb as tea or 2ml tincture before meals
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Digestive

Centaury European

Centaurium erythraea

Delicate European meadow herb with intensely bitter properties used since ancient Greece as digestive tonic and fever herb, named after centaur Chiron.

Digestive bitterness and appetite stimulation in ancient Greek medicine1-2g dried herb tea 30 min before meals 3x daily; 1-2ml tincture 3x daily
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