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Acaena anserinifolia (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Druce
Historical record: Bruise
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.
Read the entryAcaena magellanica (Lam.) Vahl
Reported use: diuretic use
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant on the basis of this profile.
Read the entryAdenostoma sparsifolium Torr.
Historical record: purgative
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.
Read the entryAgrimonia eupatoria L.
Mild diarrhea
Traditional use
Blood in the stool, dehydration or worsening symptoms: seek medical advice.
View the profileAlchemilla alpina L.
Historical record: Carminative
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.
Read the entryAlchemilla vulgaris L.
Historical record: Astringent
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.
Read the entryAlchemilla xanthochlora Rothm.
Pharmacopoeial material: aerial parts
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Research applies to a specific preparation; no self-treatment is recommended.
Read the entryRosa pendulina L.
Documented inventory entry
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Documentary profile: no therapeutic use or dose is recommended here.
Read the entryCrataegus nigra Waldst. & Kit.
Pharmacopoeial material: flowers; flowering tops
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Documentary notice: these references alone do not support a therapeutic use or dose recommendation.
Read the entryPrunus laurocerasus L.
Why this plant appears in the guide
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Poisonous cherry laurel: do not use in food or herbal tea.
Read the entryCliffortia ilicifolia L.
Reported use: emollient use
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant on the basis of this profile.
Read the entryCrataegus monogyna Jacq.
Relaxation and sleep
Traditional use
Chest pain, feeling faint or shortness of breath: seek urgent care.
View the profileCotoneaster microphyllus Wall. ex Lindl.
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.
Read the entryCrataegus cuneata Siebold & Zucc.
Historical record: Diarrhea
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.
Read the entryCrataegus mexicana Moc. & Sessé ex DC.
Reported use: diuretic use
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant on the basis of this profile.
Read the entryDasiphora arbuscula (D.Don) Soják
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.
Read the entryPrunus davidiana (Carrière) Franch.
Why this plant appears in the guide
Reported uses, not demonstrated
ANSM List B: safety information; no home use recommended.
Read the entryRosa canina L.
Documented inventory entry
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Documentary profile: no therapeutic use or dose is recommended here.
Read the entryMalus sylvestris (L.) Mill.
Listed part — documentary context
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Documentary record: no medicinal use or dosage is recommended here.
Read the entryPrunus domestica L.
Listed part — documentary context
Reported uses, not demonstrated
A research preparation is not equivalent to home use; the study’s limitations are stated.
Read the entryChaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai
Documented inventory entry
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Documentary profile: no therapeutic use or dose is recommended here.
Read the entryFragaria nubicola (Lindl. ex Hook.f.) Lacaita
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.
Read the entryFragaria virginiana Duchesne
Reported use: diuretic use
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant on the basis of this profile.
Read the entryGeum canadense Jacq.
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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