THE PLANTS
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These entries document a species and its reported uses. They do not recommend preparations or treatment.Understanding the profiles
Abelmoschus manihot (L.) Medik.
Pharmacopoeial material: flower
Reported subject: Pharmacopoeial material: flower
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Kidney disease requires medical care; do not replace treatment with this plant.
Read the entryAcalypha aristata Kunth
Pharmacopoeial material: leaf — topical inventory entry
Reported subject: Pharmacopoeial material: leaf — topical inventory entry
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Traditional topical entry; no oral preparation or home recipe is recommended.
Read the entryAcanthus mollis L.
Historical record: Astringent
Reported subject: Historical record: Astringent
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.
Read the entryAchillea nobilis L.
Historical record: Astringent
Reported subject: Historical record: Astringent
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.
Read the entryAchillea ptarmica L.
Historical record: Ache(Head)
Reported subject: Historical record: Astringent
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.
Read the entryAchyranthes bidentata Blume
Pharmacopoeial material: root
Reported subject: Pharmacopoeial material: root
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Documentary notice: these references alone do not support a therapeutic use or dose recommendation.
Read the entryAconitum anthora L.
Documentary reference — underground parts
Reported subject: Documentary reference — underground parts
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Aconite listed in ANSM List B: potential harms outweigh the expected benefit. No home use.
Read the entryAconitum ferox Wall. ex Ser.
Documentary reference — underground parts
Reported subject: Documentary reference — underground parts
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Aconite listed in ANSM List B: potential harms outweigh the expected benefit. No home use.
Read the entryAconitum napellus L.
Documentary reference — underground parts
Reported subject: Documentary reference — underground parts
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Monkshood: toxic if ingested. Avoid skin contact; RHS recommends protective gloves when handling. No home preparation.
Read the entryAconitum variegatum L.
Documentary reference — underground parts
Reported subject: Documentary reference — underground parts
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Aconite listed in ANSM List B: potential harms outweigh the expected benefit. No home use.
Read the entryAcorus gramineus Aiton
Documentary reference — rhizome
Reported subject: Documentary reference — rhizome
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Precautionary notice: rhizome is included in ANSM List B. No preparation or self-medication is recommended.
Read the entryAcorus verus (L.) Raf.
Documentary reference — rhizome
Reported subject: Documentary reference — rhizome
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Precautionary notice: rhizome is included in ANSM List B. No preparation or self-medication is recommended.
Read the entryActaea spicata L.
Documentary reference — underground parts
Reported subject: 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.
Read the entryActinoscirpus grossus (L.f.) Goetgh. & D.A.Simpson
Reported use: diarrhea
Reported subject: Reported use: astringent use
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant on the basis of this profile.
Read the entryAdenophora liliifolia (L.) A.DC.
Historical record: Demulcent
Reported subject: Historical record: Demulcent
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.
Read the entryAdenophora triphylla (Thunb.) A.DC.
Historical record: Demulcent
Reported subject: Historical record: Demulcent
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.
Read the entryAdhatoda vasica Nees
Inconclusive assessment
Reported subject: Inconclusive assessment
Reported uses, not demonstrated
No self-medication or recipe is proposed for this plant.
Read the entryAdina cordifolia (Roxb.) Brandis
Historical record: Astringent
Reported subject: Historical record: Astringent
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.
Read the entryAethusa cynapium L.
Documentary reference — leaf
Reported subject: Documentary reference — leaf
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Precautionary notice: leaf is included in ANSM List B. No preparation or self-medication is recommended.
Read the entryAgeratum conyzoides L.
Pharmacopoeial material: leaf — topical inventory entry
Reported subject: Pharmacopoeial material: leaf — topical inventory entry
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Traditional topical entry; no oral preparation or home recipe is recommended.
Read the entryTrachyspermum ammi (L.) Sprague
Pharmacopoeial material: fruit
Reported subject: Pharmacopoeial material: fruit
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Research applies to a specific preparation; no self-treatment is recommended.
Read the entryAkebia quinata (Thunb. ex Houtt.) Decne.
Documentary reference — stem
Reported subject: Documentary reference — stem
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Precautionary notice: stem is included in ANSM List B. No preparation or self-medication is recommended.
Read the entryAkebia trifoliata (Thunb.) Koidz.
Documentary reference — stem
Reported subject: Documentary reference — stem
Reported uses, not demonstrated
Precautionary notice: stem is included in ANSM List B. No preparation or self-medication is recommended.
Read the entryAlchemilla vulgaris L.
Historical record: Astringent
Reported subject: 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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