Medicinal Herbs Database

Invasive Asian tree; bark used in Chinese folk medicine for diarrhea, dysentery, and tapeworm.

North African and Middle Eastern Ajuga species widely used in traditional Moroccan and Tunisian medicine.

East African highland herb used for malaria, fever, and immune support; one of the most tested East African plants for antimalarial activity.

Ground-covering European herb used in folk medicine for wound healing, sore throat, and anti-inflammatory conditions.

Climbing vine of East Asian forests; stem used in TCM as Mu Tong for urinary conditions; controversial due to aristolochic acid in some species.

West African tree whose seeds are used as a potent analgesic and anti-malarial.

Called the "tree of happiness" in TCM, its bark and flowers are used for depression, anxiety, and insomnia.

East African tree whose bark is used across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda specifically as an anthelmintic for intestinal worm expulsion.

Alpine Alchemilla with similar medicinal properties to A. vulgaris, used for gynecological and wound conditions.

West African tree leaf for infections, wounds, and inflammatory conditions.

Aquatic carnivorous plant; traditional use in Indian folk medicine for digestive and febrile conditions.

East Asian water plantain used in TCM and Kampo for diuresis, kidney conditions, and lipid regulation; key component of many classical formulas.

Biennial of European meadows; roots and aerial parts used in folk medicine as demulcent and expectorant; roots yield red dye.

Tropical American ornamental vine with large yellow trumpet flowers, used in Caribbean and South American folk medicine.