HERBAL MEDICINE

Therapeutic Herbs & Botanicals

Comprehensive database of 148 therapeutic herbs spanning Western herbalism, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, medicinal mushrooms, and indigenous plant medicine. Evidence-based protocols, traditional applications, and safety profiles.

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Turkey Tail

Trametes versicolor

Medicinal Mushroom

TCM (Yun Zhi), Japanese (Kawaratake), Western

Cancer adjunct therapyimmune supportHPV+2 more
Score 87
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Hawthorn

Crataegus spp.

Western Herbalism

Western, TCM, European traditional

CHFanginahypertension+2 more
Score 86
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Turmeric

Curcuma longa

Ayurveda

Ayurveda, Western adoption

Inflammationarthritisdigestive issues+2 more
Score 86
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Elderberry

Sambucus nigra

Western Herbalism

Western, European folk medicine

Flucoldimmune support+2 more
Score 85
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Garlic

Allium sativum

Western Herbalism

Western, global traditional medicine

Cardiovascular diseasehigh cholesterolhypertension+3 more
Score 85
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Reishi

Ganoderma lucidum (Ling Zhi)

TCM

TCM, Japanese traditional

Immune supportcancer adjunctallergies+3 more
Score 85
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Arjuna

Terminalia arjuna

Ayurveda

Ayurveda

Heart failureanginahypertension+2 more
Score 84
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Astragalus

Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi)

TCM

TCM, Western adaptation

Immune supportfatiguediabetes+2 more
Score 84
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Cayenne

Capsicum annuum

Western Herbalism

Western, Native American, global

Pain (topical)poor circulationdigestive support+2 more
Score 84
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Saw Palmetto

Serenoa repens

Western Herbalism

Western, Native American

BPHurinary symptomsprostate health+1 more
Score 84
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Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Essential Oil

Mediterranean, European, Western aromatherapy

Anxietyinsomniapain+4 more
Score 83
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Licorice

Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Gan Cao)

TCM

TCM, Western, Ayurveda

Adrenal supportulcerscough+2 more
Score 83
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Licorice Root

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Western Herbalism

Western, TCM, Ayurveda (Yashtimadhu)

Peptic ulcerscoughadrenal fatigue+2 more
Score 83
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Lion's Mane

Hericium erinaceus

Medicinal Mushroom

TCM, Japanese traditional, Western

Cognitive declinedementianerve damage+3 more
Score 83
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White Willow

Salix alba

Western Herbalism

Western, ancient traditional

Paininflammationarthritis+3 more
Score 83
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Boswellia

Boswellia serrata

Ayurveda

Ayurveda, Middle Eastern

Arthritisinflammatory bowel diseaseasthma+2 more
Score 82
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Chamomile

Matricaria recutita

Western Herbalism

Western, European, Middle Eastern

Anxietyinsomniaindigestion+3 more
Score 82
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Feverfew

Tanacetum parthenium

Western Herbalism

Western, European traditional

Migraine preventionheadachearthritis+2 more
Score 82
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Horse Chestnut

Aesculus hippocastanum

Western Herbalism

Western, European traditional

Varicose veinschronic venous insufficiencyhemorrhoids+1 more
Score 82
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Rhodiola

Rhodiola rosea

Western Herbalism

Western, Russian/Scandinavian traditional

Fatiguestressdepression+3 more
Score 82
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Salvia

Salvia miltiorrhiza (Dan Shen)

TCM

TCM

Anginaatherosclerosisstroke recovery+2 more
Score 82
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Tea Tree

Melaleuca alternifolia

Essential Oil

Australian Aboriginal, Western aromatherapy

Acnefungal infectionswounds+3 more
Score 82
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Brahmi

Bacopa monnieri

Ayurveda

Ayurveda

Memorycognitive functionanxiety+3 more
Score 81
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Cranberry

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Western Herbalism

Western, Native American

UTI preventionurinary healthantioxidant support+1 more
Score 81
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Maitake

Grifola frondosa

Medicinal Mushroom

Japanese traditional, TCM (Hui Shu Hua), Western

Cancer adjunctimmune supportdiabetes+3 more
Score 81
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Nettle

Urtica dioica

Western Herbalism

Western, European traditional

AllergiesarthritisBPH+3 more
Score 81
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Peppermint

Mentha x piperita

Essential Oil

Mediterranean, Western aromatherapy, global

IBSindigestionheadache+4 more
Score 81
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Schisandra

Schisandra chinensis (Wu Wei Zi)

TCM

TCM, Russian adaptogen research

Stressliver diseasemental fatigue+2 more
Score 81
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Arnica

Arnica montana

Western Herbalism

Western, European traditional

Bruisessprainsmuscle soreness+2 more
Score 80
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Coptis

Coptis chinensis (Huang Lian)

TCM

TCM

Infectionsdiarrheadiabetes+3 more
Score 80
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Eleuthero

Eleutherococcus senticosus (Ci Wu Jia)

TCM

TCM, Russian adaptogen research

Stressfatigueimmune support+2 more
Score 80
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Fenugreek

Trigonella foenum-graecum

Ayurveda

Ayurveda, Mediterranean

Diabeteslow milk supplyhigh cholesterol+2 more
Score 80
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Shiitake

Lentinula edodes

Medicinal Mushroom

Japanese, TCM, Korean, Western

Immune supporthigh cholesterolcancer adjunct+2 more
Score 80
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Valerian

Valeriana officinalis

Western Herbalism

Western, European traditional

Insomniaanxietyrestlessness+2 more
Score 80
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Black Cohosh

Actaea racemosa

Western Herbalism

Western, Native American

Menopause symptomsPMSmenstrual cramps+1 more
Score 79
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Cordyceps

Cordyceps sinensis/militaris (Dong Chong Xia Cao)

TCM

TCM, Tibetan traditional

Fatigueathletic performancelung disease+3 more
Score 79
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Gymnema

Gymnema sylvestre

Ayurveda

Ayurveda

Diabetessugar cravingsweight loss+1 more
Score 79
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Calendula

Calendula officinalis

Western Herbalism

Western, European traditional

Wound healingskin inflammationburns+2 more
Score 78
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Chaga

Inonotus obliquus

Medicinal Mushroom

Russian folk medicine, Siberian, Western

Immune supportinflammationviral infections+2 more
Score 78
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Clove

Syzygium aromaticum

Essential Oil

Southeast Asian, TCM, Ayurveda, Western

Toothacheoral infectionspain+2 more
Score 78
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Goldenseal

Hydrastis canadensis

Western Herbalism

Western, Native American

Upper respiratory infectionsdigestive issueseye infections+2 more
Score 78
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Gotu Kola

Centella asiatica

Ayurveda

Ayurveda, TCM (Ji Xue Cao)

Wound healingvaricose veinsanxiety+3 more
Score 78
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Scutellaria

Scutellaria baicalensis (Huang Qin)

TCM

TCM

Upper respiratory infectionsallergieshepatitis+3 more
Score 78
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Cat's Claw

Uncaria tomentosa (Uña de Gato)

Rainforest/Indigenous

Peruvian indigenous, Western adoption

Immune supportviral infectionsarthritis+3 more
Score 77
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Mucuna

Mucuna pruriens (Kapikacchu)

Ayurveda

Ayurveda

Parkinson's diseasedepressionmale fertility+3 more
Score 77
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Oregano

Origanum vulgare

Essential Oil

Mediterranean, Western aromatherapy

InfectionscandidaSIBO+3 more
Score 77
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Pygeum

Prunus africana

Western Herbalism

Western, African traditional

BPHprostate inflammationurinary symptoms+1 more
Score 77
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Tulsi

Ocimum sanctum/tenuiflorum

Ayurveda

Ayurveda, Western adoption

Stressrespiratory infectionsdiabetes+3 more
Score 77
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Uva Ursi

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Western Herbalism

Western, Native American

UTIcystitisurinary tract inflammation+1 more
Score 77
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Amla

Phyllanthus emblica/Emblica officinalis

Ayurveda

Ayurveda

Immune supportdiabeteshigh cholesterol+3 more
Score 76
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Bilberry

Vaccinium myrtillus

Western Herbalism

Western, European traditional

Eye healthnight visiondiabetic retinopathy+3 more
Score 76
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Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus globulus

Essential Oil

Australian Aboriginal, Western aromatherapy

Respiratory infectionscongestionsinusitis+3 more
Score 76
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Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Western Herbalism

Western, TCM (Yin Guo)

Cognitive declinedementiatinnitus+3 more
Score 76
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Goji Berry

Lycium barbarum (Gou Qi Zi)

TCM

TCM, Western superfood adoption

Eye healthimmune supportliver and kidney tonic+2 more
Score 76
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Maca

Lepidium meyenii

Rainforest/Indigenous

Peruvian indigenous (Andean), Western adoption

Libidofertilityenergy+4 more
Score 76
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Passionflower

Passiflora incarnata

Western Herbalism

Western, Native American

Anxietyinsomnianervousness+2 more
Score 76
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Royal Sun Agaricus

Agaricus blazei/brasiliensis

Medicinal Mushroom

Brazilian traditional, Japanese adoption

Cancer adjunctimmune supportallergies+2 more
Score 76
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Thyme

Thymus vulgaris

Essential Oil

Mediterranean, European, Western aromatherapy

Respiratory infectionscoughbronchitis+3 more
Score 76
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White Peony

Paeonia lactiflora (Bai Shao)

TCM

TCM

Menstrual crampsPMSliver conditions+3 more
Score 76
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Black Pepper

Piper nigrum

Essential Oil

Indian, Ayurveda, Western aromatherapy

Enhances herb/supplement absorptiondigestive supportpain+2 more
Score 75
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Camu Camu

Myrciaria dubia

Rainforest/Indigenous

Peruvian Amazonian, Western superfood adoption

Immune supportinflammationviral infections+3 more
Score 75
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Dong Quai

Angelica sinensis

Western Herbalism

TCM (Dang Gui), Western adoption

Menstrual disordersmenopauseanemia+2 more
Score 75
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Frankincense

Boswellia carterii/sacra

Essential Oil

Middle Eastern, Ayurveda, Western aromatherapy

Inflammationanxietymeditation+4 more
Score 75
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Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis

Western Herbalism

Western, Mediterranean traditional

Anxietyinsomniaindigestion+3 more
Score 75
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Pau d'Arco

Tabebuia impetiginosa

Rainforest/Indigenous

South American indigenous, Western adoption

Candidafungal infectionsimmune support+2 more
Score 75
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Peony

Paeonia lactiflora/veitchii (Chi Shao)

TCM

TCM

Blood stagnationdysmenorrheatrauma+3 more
Score 75
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Shilajit

Mineral pitch/resin

Ayurveda

Ayurveda, Himalayan traditional

Fatiguecognitive functionmale fertility+3 more
Score 75
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Trikatu

Piper nigrum + Piper longum + Zingiber officinale

Ayurveda

Ayurveda

Poor digestionlow metabolismrespiratory congestion+1 more
Score 75
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Triphala

Terminalia chebula/bellirica/Emblica officinalis

Ayurveda

Ayurveda

Constipationdigestive supportdetoxification+3 more
Score 75
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Copaiba

Copaifera spp.

Essential Oil

Amazonian, Brazilian traditional, Western aromatherapy

Paininflammationanxiety+3 more
Score 74
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Eucommia

Eucommia ulmoides (Du Zhong)

TCM

TCM

Hypertensionlower back painweak knees+2 more
Score 74
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Kava

Piper methysticum

Western Herbalism

Western, Pacific Islander traditional

Anxietystressinsomnia+2 more
Score 74
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Kudzu

Pueraria lobata (Ge Gen)

TCM

TCM, Japanese (Kuzu)

Alcohol cravingshypertensionheadache+3 more
Score 74
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Neem

Azadirachta indica

Ayurveda

Ayurveda, African traditional

Skin conditionsparasitesdental health+2 more
Score 74
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Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis

Essential Oil

Mediterranean, European, Western aromatherapy

Mental claritymemoryhair growth+3 more
Score 74
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Witch Hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

Western Herbalism

Western, Native American

Hemorrhoidsvaricose veinsskin inflammation+2 more
Score 74
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Yerba Mate

Ilex paraguariensis

Rainforest/Indigenous

South American indigenous, gaucho tradition, Western

Energymental clarityweight loss+2 more
Score 74
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Burdock

Arctium lappa

Western Herbalism

Western, TCM (Niu Bang Zi), Japanese

Skin conditionsacneeczema+4 more
Score 73
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Cnidium

Ligusticum chuanxiong (Chuan Xiong)

TCM

TCM

Headachedysmenorrheablood stagnation+3 more
Score 73
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Guarana

Paullinia cupana

Rainforest/Indigenous

Amazonian indigenous, Western adoption

Fatigueweight losscognitive function+2 more
Score 73
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Moringa

Moringa oleifera

Ayurveda

Ayurveda, African traditional

Malnutritioninflammationdiabetes+3 more
Score 73
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Red Clover

Trifolium pratense

Western Herbalism

Western, European traditional

Menopause symptomsPMScancer prevention+2 more
Score 73
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Roman Chamomile

Chamaemelum nobile

Essential Oil

European, Western aromatherapy

Anxietyinsomniapain+3 more
Score 73
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Sangre de Drago

Croton lechleri

Rainforest/Indigenous

Peruvian, Amazonian indigenous, Western adoption

Wound healingulcersdiarrhea+4 more
Score 73
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Tribulus

Tribulus terrestris (Bai Ji Li)

TCM

TCM, Ayurveda (Gokshura)

Libidoerectile dysfunctioninfertility+2 more
Score 73
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Echinacea

Echinacea purpurea

Western Herbalism

Western, Native American

Common coldupper respiratory infectionsimmune support+1 more
Score 72
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Guggul

Commiphora mukul

Ayurveda

Ayurveda

High cholesterolatherosclerosisobesity+3 more
Score 72
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Phellinus

Phellinus linteus

Medicinal Mushroom

Korean traditional, TCM (Sang Huang)

Cancer adjunctimmune supportinflammation+2 more
Score 72
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Pippali

Piper longum

Ayurveda

Ayurveda, TCM

Respiratory conditionsasthmacough+3 more
Score 72
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Slippery Elm

Ulmus rubra

Western Herbalism

Western, Native American

GERDIBSsore throat+3 more
Score 72
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Antrodia

Antrodia camphorata

Medicinal Mushroom

Taiwanese indigenous

Liver diseasecancer adjunctimmune support+3 more
Score 71
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Helichrysum

Helichrysum italicum

Essential Oil

Mediterranean, Corsican traditional, Western aromatherapy

Wound healingbruisesscars+4 more
Score 71
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Pumpkin Seed

Cucurbita pepo

Western Herbalism

Western, Native American

BPHurinary healthparasites+2 more
Score 71
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Damiana

Turnera diffusa

Rainforest/Indigenous

Mexican indigenous, Western adoption

Low libidoerectile dysfunctionanxiety+3 more
Score 70
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Geranium

Pelargonium graveolens

Essential Oil

African, Western aromatherapy

Skin carehormone balanceanxiety+3 more
Score 70
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Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

Essential Oil

Southeast Asian, Ayurveda, Western aromatherapy

Fungal infectionspaininflammation+3 more
Score 70
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Marshmallow Root

Althaea officinalis

Western Herbalism

Western, European traditional

Coughsore throatgastritis+3 more
Score 70
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Oregon Grape

Mahonia aquifolium

Western Herbalism

Western, Native American

Psoriasiseczemadigestive issues+2 more
Score 70
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Shatavari

Asparagus racemosus

Ayurveda

Ayurveda

MenopausePMSfertility+3 more
Score 70
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Tremella

Tremella fuciformis

Medicinal Mushroom

TCM (Yin Er), Asian traditional

Dry coughskin hydrationimmune support+2 more
Score 70
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Catuaba

Trichilia catigua

Rainforest/Indigenous

Brazilian indigenous, Western adoption

Libidoerectile dysfunctionfatigue+3 more
Score 69
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Jujube

Ziziphus jujuba (Da Zao)

TCM

TCM, Middle Eastern

Insomniaanxietydigestive weakness+2 more
Score 69
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Muira Puama

Ptychopetalum olacoides

Rainforest/Indigenous

Brazilian indigenous, Western adoption

Erectile dysfunctionlow libidofatigue+2 more
Score 69
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Myrrh

Commiphora myrrha

Essential Oil

Middle Eastern, ancient Egyptian, Ayurveda

Wound healinggum diseaseoral infections+2 more
Score 69
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Sandalwood

Santalum album

Essential Oil

Indian, Ayurveda, Western aromatherapy

Anxietymeditationskin care+3 more
Score 69
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Agarikon

Laricifomes officinalis

Medicinal Mushroom

Greek traditional, Native American, European

Viral infections (flu, herpes, pox)respiratory infectionsimmune support
Score 68
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Codonopsis

Codonopsis pilosula (Dang Shen)

TCM

TCM

Fatiguedigestive weaknessimmune support+3 more
Score 68
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Cramp Bark

Viburnum opulus

Western Herbalism

Western, Native American

Menstrual crampsmuscle spasmsuterine pain+3 more
Score 68
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Graviola

Annona muricata (Soursop)

Rainforest/Indigenous

Caribbean, South American, Southeast Asian

Cancer research (not proven treatment)infectionsparasites+2 more
Score 68
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Haritaki

Terminalia chebula

Ayurveda

Ayurveda

Constipationdigestiondetoxification+2 more
Score 68
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Horse Radish

Armoracia rusticana

Western Herbalism

Western, European traditional

Respiratory infectionssinusitisUTI+2 more
Score 68
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Manjistha

Rubia cordifolia

Ayurveda

Ayurveda

Skin conditionsacnelymph congestion+3 more
Score 68
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Rehmannia

Rehmannia glutinosa (Di Huang)

TCM

TCM

Anemiadiabetesmenopause+3 more
Score 68
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Skullcap

Scutellaria lateriflora

Western Herbalism

Western, Native American

Anxietyinsomnianervousness+2 more
Score 68
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Vetiver

Vetiveria zizanioides

Essential Oil

Indian, Southeast Asian, Western aromatherapy

AnxietyinsomniaADHD+4 more
Score 68
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Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Western Herbalism

Western, European, TCM

Woundsbleedingfever+3 more
Score 68
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Ylang Ylang

Cananga odorata

Essential Oil

Southeast Asian, Western aromatherapy

Anxietydepressionhigh blood pressure+3 more
Score 68
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Bhringaraj

Eclipta alba/prostrata

Ayurveda

Ayurveda

Hair losspremature grayingliver disorders+2 more
Score 67
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Bupleurum

Bupleurum chinense (Chai Hu)

TCM

TCM

Liver Qi stagnationfeverhepatitis+3 more
Score 67
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Cedarwood

Cedrus atlantica / Juniperus virginiana

Essential Oil

North American, Himalayan, Western aromatherapy

Anxietyskin conditionshair loss+3 more
Score 67
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Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum morifolium (Ju Hua)

TCM

TCM

Eye conditionsheadachefever+3 more
Score 67
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Longan

Dimocarpus longan (Long Yan Rou)

TCM

TCM, Southeast Asian

Insomniaanxietyanemia+3 more
Score 67
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Patchouli

Pogostemon cablin

Essential Oil

Southeast Asian, Western aromatherapy

Skin conditionswoundsdepression+4 more
Score 67
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Punarnava

Boerhavia diffusa

Ayurveda

Ayurveda

Edemakidney diseaseliver disorders+3 more
Score 67
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Suma

Pfaffia paniculata

Rainforest/Indigenous

Brazilian indigenous, Western adoption

Fatiguestressathletic performance+3 more
Score 67
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Angelica Root

Angelica dahurica (Bai Zhi)

TCM

TCM

Headachesinusitistoothache+3 more
Score 66
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Bibhitaki

Terminalia bellirica

Ayurveda

Ayurveda

Respiratory congestionconstipationdigestive support+1 more
Score 66
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Citrus Peel

Citrus reticulata (Chen Pi)

TCM

TCM

Digestive upsetbloatingnausea+3 more
Score 66
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Cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Essential Oil

Mediterranean, Western aromatherapy

Varicose veinshemorrhoidsexcessive sweating+2 more
Score 66
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He Shou Wu

Polygonum multiflorum

TCM

TCM

Hair losspremature grayingfatigue+2 more
Score 66
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Oyster Mushroom

Pleurotus ostreatus

Medicinal Mushroom

Global culinary and medicinal

High cholesterolimmune supportinflammation+1 more
Score 66
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Platycodon

Platycodon grandiflorus (Jie Geng)

TCM

TCM, Korean

Coughsore throatrespiratory infections+2 more
Score 66
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Catnip

Nepeta cataria

Western Herbalism

Western, European traditional

Insomniaanxietydigestive upset+3 more
Score 65
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Chuchuhuasi

Maytenus krukovii

Rainforest/Indigenous

Peruvian, Amazonian indigenous

Arthritisback painmuscle pain+4 more
Score 65
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Mullein

Verbascum thapsus

Western Herbalism

Western, European traditional

Respiratory infectionscoughbronchitis+2 more
Score 65
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Poria

Poria cocos (Fu Ling)

TCM

TCM

Edemadigestive weaknessinsomnia+3 more
Score 65
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Plantain

Plantago major

Western Herbalism

Western, European, Native American

Wound healinginsect bitesskin inflammation+1 more
Score 64
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Vidanga

Embelia ribes

Ayurveda

Ayurveda

Intestinal wormsparasitesindigestion+2 more
Score 64
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White Atractylodes

Atractylodes macrocephala (Bai Zhu)

TCM

TCM

Digestive weaknessdiarrheaedema+3 more
Score 64
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Pinellia

Pinellia ternata (Ban Xia)

TCM

TCM

Nauseavomitingphlegm+3 more
Score 63
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Comfrey

Symphytum officinale

Western Herbalism

Western, European traditional

Wound healingbruisessprains+2 more
Score 62
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Chacruna

Psychotria viridis

Rainforest/Indigenous

Amazonian indigenous (Ayahuasca ingredient)

Traditional shamanic/spiritual use (Ayahuasca)not for medicinal self-use
Score 0
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