Medicinal Herbs Database

A critically endangered South African herb used in traditional Zulu medicine for respiratory and immune conditions.

West and Central African tree whose bark is used for sexually transmitted infections, malaria, and as an antimicrobial agent in traditional medicine.

South African bulbous perennial with blue-purple flower umbels, traditional Zulu and Xhosa medicine plant.

Brazilian/Japanese mushroom with the highest beta-glucan content of any mushroom.

Ancient European bracket fungus Hippocrates called "elixirium ad longam vitam".

Ancient old-growth forest mushroom; Dioscorides described it; indigenous peoples of Pacific Northwest revered it for respiratory and antiviral properties.

North American native prairie herb with anise flavor; used by Plains Indian tribes for cough and fevers.

East Asian mint-family herb used in TCM and Korean medicine for summer dampness, digestive conditions, and nausea.

The oval-leaf buchu species used alongside round-leaf buchu for urinary tract conditions.

The source of tequila and mezcal; used medicinally across Mexico for wound healing, digestive disorders, and as a prebiotic via agavins; the heart (pina) contains saponins.

A pantropical weed used extensively in African, Asian, and South American traditional medicine for wound healing, fever, rheumatism, and respiratory complaints.

Mexican ornamental Asteraceae used in folk medicine for fever and wound healing.

Tree of South and Southeast Asia; bark and leaves used in Ayurveda as part of Dashamoola (ten roots) formula for vata conditions.

European meadow herb used in folk medicine for digestive, urinary, liver, and wound conditions with gentle astringent action.

East Asian agrimony used in TCM for bleeding conditions, parasites, and digestive complaints.