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Alnus serrulata

Alnus serrulata

An eastern North American alder used by Native Americans for fever, pain, and as an astringent.

Fever reduction2g dried bark as tea
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AA
Immune Support

Aloe Arborescens Herb

Aloe arborescens

Tall branching aloe from Southern Africa used in folk medicine and by Father Zago for immune support and cancer support.

immune support in Southern African folk medicine30ml fresh gel juice or 500mg extract daily
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Skin and Topical

Aloe Barbadensis

Aloe barbadensis

The inner leaf gel of this succulent is one of the most studied topical herbs globally; contains polysaccharides that soothe burns, sunburn, eczema, and accelerate wound healing.

Burns and sunburn soothingTopical gel as needed; 100ml inner leaf juice for internal GI use
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AM
Skin and Topical

Aloe maculata

Aloe maculata

Short-stemmed aloe of South Africa with spotted leaves and orange-red flowers, used as soap substitute and medicine.

Traditional Khoikhoi use as soap substitute and for skin conditionsTopical gel; Latex: 20mg aloin/day maximum
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AM
Digestive

Aloe marlothii

Aloe marlothii

Large tree aloe of northeastern South Africa and Swaziland with horizontal orange flower spikes.

Traditional Swazi and Zulu use for digestive conditions and wound healingLatex: 20mg aloin/day for constipation; Gel topically
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AS
Antimicrobial

Aloe Secundiflora East African

Aloe secundiflora

East African aloe species used by Maasai and other pastoralist peoples.

MalariaTopical gel application or very small internal dose
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AS
Digestive

Aloe spicata

Aloe spicata

A southern African aloe used by Zulu people medicinally for digestive and skin conditions.

Digestive conditionsTopical gel; small amounts orally
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AS
Digestive

Aloe succotrina

Aloe succotrina

A Socotra Island aloe species producing high-quality aloe resin used historically as a superior laxative.

Laxative use50-200mg aloin extract
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AV
Skin and Topical

Aloe Vera

Aloe barbadensis miller

Aloe vera is a succulent plant that has been used medicinally for over 6,000 years, dating back to ancient Egypt. The clear gel from its leaves is renowned for wound healing and skin care, while the latex contains potent laxative compounds. It is one of the most widely used plants in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.

Burn treatmentTopical gel as needed; internal use 100-200mg aloe latex for constipation; 50ml juice daily
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AV
Skin and Topical

Aloe Vera Leaf

Aloe vera

Universal medicinal succulent; clear gel soothes burns and wounds; bitter latex acts as strong laxative.

Wound and burn healing across culturesTopical gel as needed; 100-300mg aloin for laxative
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AV
Skin and Topical

Aloe vera-chinensis

Aloe vera var. chinensis

A Chinese and Indian variety of aloe vera used in TCM and Ayurveda for the same indications as aloe vera.

Wound healingTopical gel; latex extract 50-100mg
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A
Digestive

Alopecurus

Alopecurus pratensis

European meadow grass historically used in folk veterinary and occasionally human medicine for digestive.

European folk digestive2-3g dried grass as tea
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AC
Digestive

Aloysia Citriodora

Aloysia citrodora

Aromatic shrub native to South America widely cultivated for its intensely lemon-scented leaves used for digestive, calming, and antioxidant purposes.

digestive disorders5g dried leaves as tea 2–3x daily
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AL
Metabolic

Alpha Lipoic Source

Spinacia oleracea

Foods rich in alpha-lipoic acid (ALA); broccoli, spinach, and organ meats contain small amounts; ALA is both fat and water soluble antioxidant that regenerates other antioxidants and improves insulin sensitivity.

Nutritive food use across many cultures300-600mg ALA supplement daily or food sources
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AC
Respiratory

Alpinia calcarata

Alpinia calcarata

Sri Lankan Alpinia used in Siddha and Ayurveda for respiratory conditions and joint pain.

cough3-5g rhizome decoction 2x/day
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AC
Digestive

Alpinia conchigera

Alpinia conchigera

Southeast Asian galangal species used in Thai and Malay traditional medicine.

digestive disorders3-6g rhizome daily
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AK
Digestive

Alpinia Katsumadai

Alpinia katsumadai

Seeds of an alpinia species used in TCM to warm the middle burner, dry dampness, and stop nausea and vomiting from cold conditions.

nausea3–6g decoction
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AO
Digestive

Alpinia officinarum

Alpinia officinarum

Smaller galangal species used in TCM and medieval European medicine; spice trade commodity.

digestive stimulant2-4g dried rhizome daily
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AP
Antimicrobial

Alpinia purpurata

Alpinia purpurata

Pacific Island ornamental ginger with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

antimicrobial3-6g leaf or flower bracts as tea
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AZ
Cardiovascular

Alpinia zerumbet

Alpinia zerumbet

East Asian ornamental ginger with significant medicinal properties; leaf tea popular in Okinawa.

hypertension3-6g dried leaf as tea or essential oil topically
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