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Cinnamomum javanicum
Traditional medicinal plant used for parturition, splenomegaly.
Distichlis spicata
Native American medicinal plant used as dermatological aid, heart medicine, laxative, venereal aid, cold remedy, dietary aid. Documented among Kawaiisu, Yokut.
Ionactis linariifolius
Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, antidiarrheal, febrifuge, respiratory aid. Documented among Cherokee.
Chondrus crispus
A red seaweed rich in minerals and carrageenan, used as a nutritive tonic and respiratory soother.
Solanum tuberosum
Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, psychological aid, eye medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Cherokee, Iroquois, Rappahannock.
Chondrus crispus
A red seaweed trending as a superfood — rich in 92 of 102 minerals the body needs. Used for thyroid support, gut health, and skin. Traditionally used in Ireland/Jamaica.
Ferrous bisglycinate
The gentlest form of supplemental iron — chelated for better absorption and fewer GI side effects. Often recommended alongside iron-rich herbs.
Ipomopsis laxiflora
Native American medicinal plant used as emetic. Documented among Keres, Western.
Iris germanica
Unani medicine herb for liver enlargement, dropsy, and skin disorders. The dried aged rhizome (orris root) develops a violet-like scent used in perfumery and medicine.
Irvingia gabonensis (bark)
West African bush mango BARK (distinct from the well-known weight loss seed) used in Cameroonian and Gabonese traditional medicine for diarrhea, hernia, and wound healing. High tannin content. Bark decoction for dysentery and toothache.
Iryanthera juruensis
Amazonian nutmeg relative whose seed fat (ucuuba butter) is used in Brazilian ribeirinho medicine for arthritis, wound healing, and skin inflammation. Fat applied topically as anti-inflammatory. Contains trimyristin and juruenolide. Sustainable forest product.
Isatis tinctoria
TCM antiviral powerhouse — Ban Lan Gen is the most commonly used herb in China for sore throats and flu. During SARS and COVID, sales exploded. Contains indirubin (anti-leukemic compound). Also the source of blue woad dye.
Delphinium semibarbatum
Central Asian traditional herb used in Uzbek and Tajik medicine for fever, pain, and as a yellow dye plant. Contains diterpene alkaloids requiring careful dosing.
Plantago ovata
The husk of psyllium seeds — the most used bulk-forming fiber supplement worldwide. FDA-approved for cholesterol reduction and regularity.
Origanum vulgare var. hirtum
Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(ear), ache(tooth), alopecia, anodyne, bronchitis, cancer, carminative, catarrh, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Pinus pinea
Traditional medicinal plant used for tumor(bladder).
Chromolaena odorata
Caribbean wound herb; fresh crushed leaves applied to stop bleeding and promote healing; also used for colds and malaria.
Eupatorium odoratum
Traditional medicinal plant used for amenorrhea, amygdalitis, apertif, bite(leech), cataplasm, catarrh, cold, cough, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Populus ?jackii
Native American medicinal plant used as oral aid. Documented among Iroquois.
Ferula jaeschkeana
Traditional medicinal plant used for wound.
Penstemon jamesii
Native American medicinal plant used as emetic, pediatric aid, analgesic, ceremonial medicine, throat aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.
Eriogonum jamesii
Native American medicinal plant used as ceremonial medicine, oral aid, heart medicine, psychological aid, analgesic, contraceptive. Documented among Apache, White Mountain, Keres, Western, Navajo, Kayenta.
Cryptantha cinerea
Native American medicinal plant used as disinfectant, pediatric aid, snake bite remedy, veterinary aid, ceremonial medicine, dermatological aid. Documented among Navajo, Kayenta, Navajo, Ramah.
Caesalpinia jamesii
Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid. Documented among Zuni.
Telesonix jamesii
Native American medicinal plant used as pulmonary aid. Documented among Cheyenne.
Mahonia japonica
Traditional medicinal plant used for ache(back), alexiteric, cough, dysentery, enteritis, fever, hepatoma, knee, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Aucuba japonica
Traditional medicinal plant used for burn, swelling.
Cinnamomum sieboldii
Traditional medicinal plant used for balsamic, diaphoretic, febrifuge, stomachic.
Cryptotaenia japonica
A medicinal plant (Cryptotaenia japonica) from the Apiaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Abies sachalinensis
A medicinal plant (Abies sachalinensis) from the Pinaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Gentiana scabra
Traditional medicinal plant used for abscess, ache(head), ache(stomach), apertif, arthritis, bitter-principle, boil, cold, and other conditions. Known from ethnobotanical records across multiple cultures.
Panax japonicus
Japanese woodland herb related to Korean ginseng but with a milder tonic effect. Used traditionally as an expectorant for coughs, a mild immune stimulant, and in folk medicine for non-insulin-dependent diabetes and obesity.
Lonicera japonica
One of the most important TCM heat-clearing and detoxifying herbs. The flower buds are used for respiratory infections, fever, and inflammation.
Reynoutria japonica
An invasive plant that is also one of the richest natural sources of resveratrol. Used in TCM for blood circulation, inflammation, and Lyme disease protocols.
Cephalotaxus harringtonii
A medicinal plant (Cephalotaxus harringtonii) from the Cephalotaxaceae family used in traditional medicine.
Ligustrum japonicum
Traditional medicinal plant used for bactericide, coffee, tonic.
Skimmia japonica
Traditional medicinal plant used for atrophy, cachexia, palsy, poison, restorative, tonic.
Stephania japonica
Traditional medicinal plant used for astringent, cancer, fever, itch, tumor, urogenital.
Jasminum officinale
Jasmine flowers used in aromatherapy for mood elevation, relaxation, and as an aphrodisiac. The tea is antioxidant-rich and mildly sedating.
Nardostachys jatamansi
Ayurvedic brain calmative — Biblical spikenard (Mary Magdalene anointed Jesus feet). For insomnia, anxiety, and epilepsy. Contains jatamansone (sedative). Endangered — use cultivated sources. Related to Valerian.
Dracontium loretense
Peruvian Amazonian plant used by indigenous healers as snakebite antidote — the spotted stem resembles a fer-de-lance snake (doctrine of signatures). Also for HIV support, immune stimulation, and viral infections in modern herbalism.
Anastatica hierochuntica
Traditional medicinal plant used for parturition.
Ceanothus herbaceus
Native American medicinal plant used as cough medicine. Documented among Chippewa.
Chenopodium botrys
Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, anthelmintic, cold remedy, misc. disease remedy. Documented among Cherokee.
Datura stramonium
Toxic herb used in TCM as spasmolytic, analgesic, antiasthmatic, and antirheumatic agent. Historically used as general anesthetic for operations.
Datura sp.
Native American medicinal plant used as analgesic, ceremonial medicine, eye medicine, febrifuge, toothache remedy, veterinary aid. Documented among Navajo.
Coix lacryma-jobi
Native American medicinal plant used as pediatric aid, toothache remedy. Documented among Cherokee.
Lonicera subspicata
Native American medicinal plant used as veterinary aid. Documented among Diegueno.
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