Rootwork
100 medicinal plants. Traditional knowledge meets modern safety science.
Plant of the Day
Violet
Viola odorata
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Adaptogenic
46 plants
Anti-inflammatory
122 plants
Antioxidant
68 plants
Blood Sugar
47 plants
Bone & Joint
58 plants
Cognitive
48 plants
Digestive
114 plants
Eye Health
26 plants
Heart & Circulation
59 plants
Immune Support
101 plants
Kidney & Urinary
64 plants
Liver Support
60 plants
Men's Health
21 plants
Nervous System
55 plants
Pain Relief
67 plants
Respiratory
81 plants
Skin & Wound
109 plants
Women's Health
57 plants
By Family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Adoxaceae
formerly Caprifoliaceae
Aizoaceae
Ice Plant family
Amaryllidaceae
Amaryllis family, formerly Liliaceae
Apiaceae
Carrot/Parsley family
Apocynaceae
Dogbane family
Aquifoliaceae
Holly family
Araliaceae
Ginseng family
Arecaceae
Palm family
Asparagaceae
Asparagus family
Asphodelaceae
Asphodel family, formerly Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Sunflower/Daisy family
Featured Plants
Acai
Euterpe oleracea
Arecaceae
Caboclo and ribeirinho peoples of the Amazon have consumed acai as a primary dietary staple for generations; a bowl of thick acai pulp ('vinho de açaÃ') may constitute 40% of daily caloric intakeTraditional use in the Amazon as a source of energy for workers, fishermen, and farmers performing heavy laborIndigenous Amazonian use of root bark tea as a febrifuge and to treat liver disease and jaundice
Bitter Melon
Momordica charantia
Cucurbitaceae
Ayurvedic medicine: 'Karela' used for thousands of years for prameha (diabetes), fever, skin diseases, and intestinal wormsTraditional Chinese medicine: 'Ku Gua' used for heat conditions, digestive complaints, fever, and as a bitter tonic for liverWest African traditional medicine: used for malaria, fever, skin infections, and intestinal parasites
Cat's Whiskers / Java Tea
Orthosiphon aristatus
Lamiaceae
Indonesian traditional medicine (Jamu): 'Kumis Kucing' (cat's whiskers) tea used as primary kidney tonic, diuretic, and urinary antiseptic for hundreds of yearsMalaysian folk medicine: brewed as tea for kidney stones, urinary tract infections, gout, and high blood pressureVietnamese traditional medicine: used for edema, liver conditions, and as a general cleansing tonic
Dandelion
Taraxacum officinale
Asteraceae
Liver disorders and jaundiceKidney and bladder problemsDigestive disorders and poor appetite
Guayusa
Ilex guayusa
Aquifoliaceae
Kichwa people of Ecuador brew guayusa as a pre-dawn 'dreaming tea' consumed communally before 3 AM to interpret dreams and plan the dayShuar and Achuar peoples use guayusa to increase alertness and stamina for long hunting expeditionsTraditional emetic use: large quantities consumed to induce vomiting as ritual purification by Amazonian hunters
Linden / Tilia
Tilia cordata
Malvaceae
European folk medicine used linden flower tea for colds, flu, and fever since at least the Middle Ages; referenced in Hildegard von Bingen's writings (12th c.)French tisane de tilleul remains a bedtime relaxant and sleep aid in widespread popular useGerman Commission E-approved for use in cold and cough remedies
Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. This is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider.