The A–Z herbarium.

Use profiles explain documented preparations. Documentary entries describe knowledge and its limitations.Understanding the profiles

0Primulaceae

Documentary entry

Aegiceras corniculatum (L.) Blanco

Aegiceras corniculatum

Source topics

Eyes and ears

Documented historical practice

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Safety has not been evaluated for self-medication: do not ingest or apply at home based on this documentary profile.

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0Primulaceae

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Androsace sarmentosa Wall.

Androsace sarmentosa

Source topics

General symptoms

Indications recorded in Bhutanese materia medica

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Documentary profile with limited evidence. Reported indications do not establish efficacy or justify self-medication or replacing medical care.

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A.c.Ardisia crenata SimsBOTANICAL PROFILE · NO ILLUSTRATION

0Primulaceae

Documentary entry

Ardisia crenata Sims

Ardisia crenata

Source topics

Respiratory systemMouth and teeth

Historical record: Sore(Throat)

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

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0Primulaceae

Documentary entry

Cyclamen purpurascens Mill.

Cyclamen purpurascens

Source topics

Other documentary records

Documentary reference — underground parts

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Precautionary notice: underground parts is included in ANSM List B. No preparation or self-medication is recommended.

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0Primulaceae

Documentary entry

Embelia concinna Baker

Embelia concinna

Source topics

Digestive systemInfections and parasites

Reported local use: intestinal parasites

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Documentary record only: safety and efficacy have not been established here. Do not self-medicate with this plant or replace medical treatment.

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E.r.Embelia ribes Burm.fil.BOTANICAL PROFILE · NO ILLUSTRATION

0Primulaceae

Documentary entry

Embelia ribes Burm.fil.

Embelia ribes

Source topics

Digestive systemKidneys and urinary tract

Historical record: Carminative

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

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0Primulaceae

Documentary entry

Embelia schimperi Vatke

Embelia schimperi

Source topics

Digestive systemInfections and parasites

Reported use: diarrhoea

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Limited ethnobotanical record: reported uses; the survey does not establish effectiveness or safety. Do not reproduce the preparations; consult a qualified professional before medicinal use.

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L.c.Lysimachia christinae HanceBOTANICAL PROFILE · NO ILLUSTRATION

0Primulaceae

Documentary entry

Lysimachia christinae Hance

Lysimachia christinae

Source topics

Skin and injuriesKidneys and urinary tract

Historical record: Abscess

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

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L.n.Lysimachia nemorum L.BOTANICAL PROFILE · NO ILLUSTRATION

0Primulaceae

Documentary entry

Lysimachia nemorum L.

Lysimachia nemorum

Source topics

Other documentary recordsSkin and injuries

Reported use: astringent use

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant on the basis of this profile.

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L.p.Lysimachia paridiformis Franch.BOTANICAL PROFILE · NO ILLUSTRATION

0Primulaceae

Documentary entry

Lysimachia paridiformis Franch.

Lysimachia paridiformis

Source topics

Digestive systemMuscles, bones and joints

Historical record: Ache(Stomach)

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

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L.v.Lysimachia vulgaris L.BOTANICAL PROFILE · NO ILLUSTRATION

0Primulaceae

Documentary entry

Lysimachia vulgaris L.

Lysimachia vulgaris

Source topics

Other documentary recordsRespiratory system

Historical record: Astringent

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

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0Primulaceae

Documentary entry

Maesa lanceolata Forssk.

Maesa lanceolata

Source topics

Digestive systemInfections and parasites

Reported use: diarrhoea

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Limited ethnobotanical record: reported uses; the survey does not establish effectiveness or safety. Do not reproduce the preparations; consult a qualified professional before medicinal use.

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M.m.Maesa montana A.DC.BOTANICAL PROFILE · NO ILLUSTRATION

0Primulaceae

Documentary entry

Maesa montana A.DC.

Maesa montana

Source topics

Digestive system

Reported local uses — documentary record

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Insufficient safety assessment in the cited sources: no self-medication or homemade medicinal preparation is recommended.

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0Primulaceae

Documentary entry

Myrsine africana L.

Myrsine africana

Source topics

Metabolism

Reported use: diabetes mellitus

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Limited ethnobotanical record: reported uses; the survey does not establish effectiveness or safety. Do not reproduce the preparations; consult a qualified professional before medicinal use.

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0Primulaceae

Documentary entry

Primula sikkimensis Hook.

Primula sikkimensis

Source topics

Digestive systemGeneral symptoms

Indications recorded in Bhutanese materia medica

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Documentary profile with limited evidence. Reported indications do not establish efficacy or justify self-medication or replacing medical care.

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S.v.Samolus valerandi L.BOTANICAL PROFILE · NO ILLUSTRATION

0Primulaceae

Documentary entry

Samolus valerandi L.

Samolus valerandi

Source topics

Food and nutritionSkin and injuries

Historical record: Scurvy

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

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0Primulaceae

Documentary entry

Anagallis arvensis L.

Scarlet pimpernel

Source topics

Toxicology and safety

Why this plant appears in the guide

Reported uses, not demonstrated

ANSM List B: safety information; no home use recommended.

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