Herb Library

Explore medicinal plants A–Z

Search 69 plant profiles by common or botanical name. Every profile prioritizes identification, traditional-use context, evidence and safety.

69herb profiles
Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria)
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Agrimony

Agrimonia eupatoria

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Alder Buckthorn (Frangula alnus)
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Alder Buckthorn

Frangula alnus

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Arnica (Arnica montana)
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Arnica

Arnica montana

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Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)
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Barberry

Berberis vulgaris

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Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)
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Bearberry

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

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Bedstraw (Galium)
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Bedstraw

Galium

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Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
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Bilberry

Vaccinium myrtillus

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Bird Cherry (Prunus padus)
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Bird Cherry

Prunus padus

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Blue Gum Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
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Blue Gum Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus globulus

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Bogbean (Menyanthes trifoliata)
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Bogbean

Menyanthes trifoliata

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Calamus (Sweet Flag) (Acorus calamus)
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Calamus (Sweet Flag)

Acorus calamus

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Catnip (Nepeta)
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Catnip

Nepeta

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Cinnamon Rose (Rosa majalis)
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Cinnamon Rose

Rosa majalis

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Common Centaury (Centaurium erythraea)
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Common Centaury

Centaurium erythraea

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Corn Silk (Zea mays)
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Corn Silk

Zea mays

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Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)
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Cornflower

Centaurea cyanus

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Couch Grass (Elytrigia repens (syn. Agropyron repens))
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Couch Grass

Elytrigia repens (syn. Agropyron repens)

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Cowslip (Primula veris)
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Cowslip

Primula veris

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Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
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Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

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Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)
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Echinacea

Echinacea purpurea

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English Oak (Quercus robur)
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English Oak

Quercus robur

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Flax (Linum usitatissimum)
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Flax

Linum usitatissimum

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Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
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Ginger

Zingiber officinale

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Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)
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Hawthorn

Crataegus spp.

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Heather (Calluna vulgaris)
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Heather

Calluna vulgaris

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Hibiscus (Hibiscus spp.)
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Hibiscus

Hibiscus spp.

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Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)
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Horsetail

Equisetum arvense

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Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium caeruleum)
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Jacob’s Ladder

Polemonium caeruleum

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Japanese Pagoda Tree (Sophora japonica)
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Japanese Pagoda Tree

Sophora japonica

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Juniper (Juniperus communis)
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Juniper

Juniperus communis

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Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris)
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Lady’s Mantle

Alchemilla vulgaris

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Lavender (Lavandula spp.)
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Lavender

Lavandula spp.

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Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
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Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis

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Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
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Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra

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Linden (Tilia spp.)
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Linden

Tilia spp.

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Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea)
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Lingonberry

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

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Marsh Cinquefoil (Potentilla palustris)
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Marsh Cinquefoil

Potentilla palustris

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Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
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Marshmallow

Althaea officinalis

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Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
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Meadowsweet

Filipendula ulmaria

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Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
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Milk Thistle

Silybum marianum

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Mistletoe (Viscum album)
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Mistletoe

Viscum album

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Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
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Oregano

Origanum vulgare

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Pumpkin Seed (Cucurbita pepo)
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Pumpkin Seed

Cucurbita pepo

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Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)
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Red Clover

Trifolium pratense

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Reishi (Ganoderma) (Ganoderma lucidum)
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Reishi (Ganoderma)

Ganoderma lucidum

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Rosy Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus)
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Rosy Periwinkle

Catharanthus roseus

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Rowan (Sorbus spp.)
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Rowan

Sorbus spp.

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Sage (Salvia officinalis)
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Sage

Salvia officinalis

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Sandy Everlasting (Helichrysum arenarium)
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Sandy Everlasting

Helichrysum arenarium

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Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)
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Saw Palmetto

Serenoa repens

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Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides)
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Sea Buckthorn

Hippophae rhamnoides

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Shepherd’s Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris)
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Shepherd’s Purse

Capsella bursa-pastoris

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Silver Cinquefoil (Potentilla argentea)
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Silver Cinquefoil

Potentilla argentea

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Silverweed (Potentilla anserina)
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Silverweed

Potentilla anserina

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Small-flowered Willowherb (Epilobium parviflorum)
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Small-flowered Willowherb

Epilobium parviflorum

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Speedwell (Veronica officinalis)
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Speedwell

Veronica officinalis

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Spotted Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis)
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Spotted Lungwort

Pulmonaria officinalis

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Stag’s-horn Clubmoss (Lycopodium clavatum)
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Stag’s-horn Clubmoss

Lycopodium clavatum

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Three-lobed Beggarticks (Bidens tripartita)
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Three-lobed Beggarticks

Bidens tripartita

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Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
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Thyme

Thymus vulgaris

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Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
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Valerian

Valeriana officinalis

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Walnut (Juglans regia)
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Walnut

Juglans regia

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White Wood Sorrel (Oxalis acetosella)
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White Wood Sorrel

Oxalis acetosella

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Yellow Sweet Clover (Melilotus officinalis)
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Yellow Sweet Clover

Melilotus officinalis

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