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Alstonia

Alstonia boonei

Large tree of West African forests; bark is one of the most important antimalarial herbs of West Africa.

Malaria treatment across West Africa2–4 g bark as decoction; 1–2 mL tincture — professional guidance recommended
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Antimicrobial

Alstonia constricta

Alstonia constricta

Australian tree with bitter bark used by Aboriginal Australians and early settlers as quinine substitute for malaria.

Traditional Aboriginal Australian medicine for fever and painBark tea: 5g per cup 2x/day
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Antimicrobial

Alstonia macrophylla

Alstonia macrophylla

Southeast Asian Alstonia species; bark used similarly to A. scholaris for fever and malaria.

feverBark decoction 5-10g 2x/day
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Antioxidant

Amalaki Rasayana

Phyllanthus emblica (rasayana)

Ayurvedic rejuvenation formulation of amalaki prepared with ghee and honey as a rasayana.

Chyawanprash Ayurvedic tradition1-2 teaspoons rasayana daily
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Nutritive

Amaranth

Amaranthus hybridus

Ancient grain crop with medicinal properties; seeds and leaves used as nutritive tonic, anti-inflammatory, and for digestive and cardiovascular support.

Nutritive tonicSeeds: 30-50g daily in food; leaf vegetable as desired
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Nutritive

Amaranthus retroflexus

Amaranthus retroflexus

Weedy annual plant from the Americas, one of the most nutritious wild plants high in protein and minerals.

Consumed as food and medicine by Native AmericansDietary consumption; Seed powder: 5-10g/day
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Analgesic

Amaryllis belladonna

Amaryllis belladonna

South African bulb with fragrant pink flowers appearing before leaves, used in Cape traditional medicine.

Traditional Cape Malay and Khoikhoi medicine for pain and swellingTincture: 1-2ml 2x/day
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Digestive

Amchur Powder

Mangifera indica unripe

Sour dried unripe mango powder used as culinary medicine in Ayurveda for digestive conditions and as vitamin C source.

Digestive souring agent in Ayurveda5-10g powder in cooking
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Nervine

American Basswood

Tilia americana

North American linden tree; flowers used by Indigenous peoples and settlers similarly to European lindens for sedative and respiratory conditions.

Anxiety and nervous conditions2–4 g dried flowers as tea; 2–3 mL tincture
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Adaptogen

American Ginseng

Panax quinquefolius

American ginseng is native to North America and has been used by Native Americans for centuries and in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a yin tonic. It is considered more cooling than Asian ginseng and is preferred for those who find Asian ginseng too stimulating. It is particularly well-studied for blood sugar regulation and immune function.

Cooling tonic200-400mg standardized extract daily, or 1-2g dried root daily
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Antioxidant

Amianthium muscitoxicum

Amianthium muscitoxicum

Toxic perennial of eastern North American open woods, historically used as fly poison in folk tradition.

Traditional use as fly killer - mixed with sugar to kill fliesNo medicinal use - toxic; traditional fly poison only
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Antioxidant

Amla Dried

Emblica officinalis dried

Dried form of Indian gooseberry with concentrated vitamin C and antioxidants; used in Triphala and Chyawanprash.

Triphala component dried3-6g dried powder; 250-500mg extract
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Antioxidant

Amla Powder

Emblica officinalis

Powdered form of Indian gooseberry, one of the highest natural sources of vitamin C. Central to numerous Ayurvedic formulations.

Rejuvenation therapy3-6g powder daily
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Digestive

Amomum compactum

Amomum compactum

Indonesian cardamom relative used in TCM as Bai Dou Kou; digestive and warming herb.

digestive stagnation3-6g dried fruit daily
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Digestive

Amomum subulatum

Amomum subulatum

Himalayan large cardamom used in Indian and Nepali cuisine and folk medicine for digestive and respiratory.

digestive complaints0.5-1.5g ground seeds 2x/day
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Skin and Topical

Amorpha canescens

Amorpha canescens

North American prairie legume used by Plains Indians for eczema, wounds, and rheumatic pain.

Eczema in Plains Indian medicine5-10 g dried leaf as decoction; topical paste on skin
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Skin and Topical

Amorpha fruticosa

Amorpha fruticosa

A North American shrub with folk medicinal uses for skin conditions and as an insecticide.

Skin conditions2g dried leaf as tea
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Metabolic

Amorphophallus

Amorphophallus konjac

East and Southeast Asian corm with glucomannan fiber used for weight management and blood sugar.

Japanese konyaku food1-4g glucomannan with full glass water before meals
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Skin and Topical

Ampelopsis japonica

Ampelopsis japonica

A TCM herb used for ulcers, burns, toxic swellings, and skin conditions; external and internal use.

Treat ulcers and burns3-9g dried root as tea
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Skin and Topical

Amphimas pterocarpoides

Amphimas pterocarpoides

Central African legume tree used in traditional medicine for skin diseases and as antimicrobial.

Skin diseases in Central African folk medicineBark paste on skin; 5-10 g bark decoction
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