Global Healing Database

Herbal Encyclopedia

Browse our database of 500+ natural remedies from healing traditions across the globe.

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High potency
4.8

Turmeric

Curcuma longa

South Asia

Helps with

inflammationjoint painarthritisdigestive issues+1

Mix 1 tsp turmeric powder in warm milk or water. Take once or twice daily.

Herb
Generally safe. Avoid large doses during pregnancy. May interact with blood thin…
High potency
4.7

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

Southeast Asia

Helps with

nauseadigestioncoldinflammation+1

Brew 1-2 slices fresh ginger in hot water for 10 min. Drink 2-3 cups daily.

Herb
Generally safe. May cause heartburn in high doses. Avoid before surgery.
High potency
4.8

Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera

India

Helps with

stressanxietyfatiguelow energy+1

Take 300-500mg extract daily with warm milk or water.

Herb
Avoid during pregnancy. May interact with thyroid medications.
Medium potency
4.6

Holy Basil

Ocimum tenuiflorum

India

Helps with

stressanxietyimmune supportrespiratory+1

Brew 5-6 fresh leaves or 1 tsp dried in hot water. Drink 2x daily.

Herb
Generally safe. Avoid during pregnancy.
High potency
4.5

Echinacea

Echinacea purpurea

North America

Helps with

coldfluimmune supportrespiratory+1

Take 300mg capsule 3x daily at onset of cold symptoms for up to 10 days.

Herb
Avoid with autoimmune conditions. Not for long-term use.
High potency
4.6

Valerian Root

Valeriana officinalis

Europe

Helps with

insomniaanxietystresssleep problems

Take 300-600mg extract 30-60 minutes before bed.

Herb
May cause morning grogginess. Avoid with sedatives or alcohol.
Medium potency
4.7

Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

Europe

Helps with

insomniaanxietydigestioninflammation+1

Steep 1 tbsp dried flowers in hot water for 5 min. Drink 2-3 cups daily.

Herb
May cause allergic reaction in those allergic to ragweed.
Medium potency
4.7

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Mediterranean

Helps with

anxietyinsomniaheadachestress+1

Use as essential oil in diffuser or brew 1 tsp dried flowers as tea before bed.

Herb
Avoid undiluted essential oil on skin. Generally safe as tea.
Medium potency
4.6

Peppermint

Mentha piperita

Europe

Helps with

headachedigestionnauseaIBS+1

Steep 1 tbsp leaves in hot water 5 min. Apply diluted oil to temples for headache.

Herb
Avoid with acid reflux. Do not apply near infants' faces.
High potency
4.5

Milk Thistle

Silybum marianum

Mediterranean

Helps with

liver supportdetoxdigestioncholesterol

Take 140mg silymarin extract 3x daily with meals.

Herb
Generally safe. May cause mild laxative effect.
High potency
4.4

St. John's Wort

Hypericum perforatum

Europe

Helps with

depressionanxietymoodnerve pain+1

Take 300mg standardized extract 3x daily.

Herb
Interacts with many medications. Do not use with antidepressants.
High potency
4.5

Oregano

Origanum vulgare

Mediterranean

Helps with

immune supportrespiratoryinfectionsdigestion+1

Use as essential oil diluted in carrier oil. Brew as tea with 1 tsp dried herb.

Herb
Strong — dilute essential oil. Avoid in pregnancy.