--- title: "All Herbs & Natural Remedies | Herbadex" description: "Browse evidence-rated herbs, medicinal plants, traditional preparations and safety warnings." language: en url: https://herbadex.com/en/herbs/ source: Herbadex (https://herbadex.com) --- Herbadex # All herbs Get to know herbs. Read the evidence alongside the safety warnings. Search herbs Forms of useSort Hide herbs to avoid in pregnancyHide external-use-only herbsStrong / limited evidence only (A/B) These filters do not guarantee safety. Results may include herbs with unknown safety. **123** herbs found ### [Chasteberry Seed](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/chasteberry-seed/) A Strong clinical evidence Vitex agnus-castus Chasteberry dry extract may help with symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS); regular use for 3 months is recommended for effect. [Women’s Health](https://herbadex.com/en/for/womens-health/) [Seed](https://herbadex.com/en/form/seed/) ### [Echinacea](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/echinacea/) A Strong clinical evidence Echinacea purpurea Juice pressed from fresh echinacea plants may help with short-term prevention and treatment of colds. Dried echinacea tea is not covered. [Immunity](https://herbadex.com/en/for/immunity/) [Skin & Hair](https://herbadex.com/en/for/skin-hair/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Flaxseed](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/flaxseed/) A Strong clinical evidence Linum usitatissimum Taken with plenty of liquid, flaxseed may help soften stools in habitual constipation; drinking enough fluid with it is essential. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Seed](https://herbadex.com/en/form/seed/) ### [Ginger](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/ginger/) A Strong clinical evidence Zingiber officinale Powdered ginger root taken before travel may help prevent motion-sickness nausea; it is also traditionally used for mild indigestion. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) +1 [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Peppermint Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/peppermint-oil/) A Strong clinical evidence Mentha × piperita Gastro-resistant peppermint oil capsules may ease IBS cramps, wind and pain; oil rubbed on the forehead may ease mild tension headache. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) +1 [Essential Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/form/essential-oil/) ### [Psyllium Husk](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/psyllium-husk/) A Strong clinical evidence Plantago ovata Taken with plenty of water, psyllium husk helps soften stools in constipation; keep a gap between it and other medicines. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Heart & Circulation](https://herbadex.com/en/for/heart-circulation/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Senna](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/senna/) A Strong clinical evidence Senna alexandrina A stimulant laxative for short-term relief of occasional constipation. No longer than 1 week; not for children under 12, in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [St. John's Wort](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/st-johns-wort/) A Strong clinical evidence Hypericum perforatum St John's wort extract may help with mild to moderate depressive episodes, but it seriously interacts with many medicines, including the pill. [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Valerian Root](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/valerian-root/) A Strong clinical evidence Valeriana officinalis Dry extracts of valerian root may help with mild nervous tension and sleep problems; they work gradually, so use them for 2–4 weeks. [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Black Seed](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/black-seed/) B Limited clinical evidence Nigella sativa A spice seed for which small studies saw modest falls in blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure. Kitchen amounts are safe. [Metabolism, Weight & Blood Sugar](https://herbadex.com/en/for/metabolism/) [Heart & Circulation](https://herbadex.com/en/for/heart-circulation/) +1 [Seed](https://herbadex.com/en/form/seed/) ### [Black Seed Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/black-seed-oil/) B Limited clinical evidence Nigella sativa Oil pressed from black seed. Small studies saw modest falls in blood sugar and cholesterol and limited benefit in asthma. [Metabolism, Weight & Blood Sugar](https://herbadex.com/en/for/metabolism/) [Skin & Hair](https://herbadex.com/en/for/skin-hair/) +1 [Carrier Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/form/carrier-oil/) ### [Cumin](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/cumin/) B Limited clinical evidence Cuminum cyminum An essential spice for meatballs and pulses. Small clinical studies saw mild benefit for bloating, IBS symptoms and weight control. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Metabolism, Weight & Blood Sugar](https://herbadex.com/en/for/metabolism/) [Seed](https://herbadex.com/en/form/seed/) ### [Frankincense (Olibanum)](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/frankincense/) B Limited clinical evidence Boswellia sacra / Boswellia serrata The resin of the Boswellia tree. Standardised extracts are backed by limited clinical studies for pain and mobility in knee osteoarthritis. [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) [Respiratory, Throat & Mouth](https://herbadex.com/en/for/respiratory/) [Resin & Gum](https://herbadex.com/en/form/resin-gum/) ### [Hibiscus](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/hibiscus/) B Limited clinical evidence Hibiscus sabdariffa A sour, red tea. Meta-analyses of small clinical trials found it slightly lowered blood pressure in mildly high blood pressure. [Heart & Circulation](https://herbadex.com/en/for/heart-circulation/) [Metabolism, Weight & Blood Sugar](https://herbadex.com/en/for/metabolism/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Rose Hip](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/rose-hip/) B Limited clinical evidence Rosa canina A fruit rich in vitamin C. A special rose hip powder helped reduce pain in knee and hip osteoarthritis in small clinical studies. [Joints, Bones & Pain](https://herbadex.com/en/for/joints-pain/) [General Nutrition](https://herbadex.com/en/for/general-nutrition/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Saffron](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/saffron/) B Limited clinical evidence Crocus sativus The world's most expensive spice. Meta-analyses found 30 mg of saffron extract daily helped mild-to-moderate depression symptoms. [Sleep, Stress & Mood](https://herbadex.com/en/for/sleep-stress/) [Women’s Health](https://herbadex.com/en/for/womens-health/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Anise](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/anise/) T Traditional use Pimpinella anisum Aniseed tea is traditionally used for mild digestive complaints such as bloating and wind, and for cough that comes with a cold. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Respiratory, Throat & Mouth](https://herbadex.com/en/for/respiratory/) [Seed](https://herbadex.com/en/form/seed/) ### [Artichoke Leaf](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/artichoke-leaf/) T Traditional use Cynara cardunculus (syn. C. scolymus) Artichoke leaf is traditionally used for indigestion with fullness, bloating and wind; it must not be used with gallbladder disease. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Calendula](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/calendula/) T Traditional use Calendula officinalis Calendula flower is traditionally used for minor skin inflammation such as sunburn, as an aid to heal minor wounds and as a mouth gargle. [Skin & Hair](https://herbadex.com/en/for/skin-hair/) [Respiratory, Throat & Mouth](https://herbadex.com/en/for/respiratory/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Chamomile](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/chamomile/) T Traditional use Matricaria recutita A gentle herbal tea traditionally used for bloating and mild stomach cramps, common cold symptoms and mouth or throat irritation. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Immunity](https://herbadex.com/en/for/immunity/) +2 [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Cinnamon](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/cinnamon/) T Traditional use Cinnamomum verum Ceylon cinnamon bark tea is traditionally used for mild digestive complaints such as bloating and wind, and for mild diarrhoea. [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Clove](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/clove/) T Traditional use Syzygium aromaticum Dried clove flower buds. Traditionally used for temporary toothache relief and bad breath; their main active compound is eugenol. [Respiratory, Throat & Mouth](https://herbadex.com/en/for/respiratory/) [Digestion](https://herbadex.com/en/for/digestion/) [Spice](https://herbadex.com/en/form/spice/) ### [Corn Silk](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/corn-silk/) T Traditional use Zea mays A tea made from the silky threads of corn cobs, traditionally drunk to increase urine flow in minor urinary complaints. It does not cause weight loss. [Liver, Kidney & Urinary](https://herbadex.com/en/for/liver-kidney/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) ### [Elderflower](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/elderflower/) T Traditional use Sambucus nigra Elderflower tea is traditionally used to relieve early symptoms of the common cold. The assessment covers the flowers only. [Immunity](https://herbadex.com/en/for/immunity/) [Dried Herb & Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/form/dried-herb-tea/) - [Eucalyptus Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/eucalyptus-oil/) · Eucalyptus globulus - [Fennel](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/fennel/) · Foeniculum vulgare - [Fenugreek](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/fenugreek/) · Trigonella foenum-graecum - [Garlic](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/garlic/) · Allium sativum - [Green Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/green-tea/) · Camellia sinensis - [Hawthorn](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/hawthorn/) · Crataegus spp. - [Horsetail](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/horsetail/) · Equisetum arvense - [Isparta Rose Water](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/isparta-rose-water/) · Rosa damascena - [Lavender](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/lavender/) · Lavandula angustifolia - [Lavender Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/lavender-oil/) · Lavandula angustifolia - [Lemon Balm](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/lemon-balm/) · Melissa officinalis - [Licorice Root](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/licorice-root/) · Glycyrrhiza glabra - [Linden](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/linden/) · Tilia cordata, Tilia platyphyllos - [Marshmallow Root](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/marshmallow-root/) · Althaea officinalis - [Mastic Gum](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/mastic-gum/) · Pistacia lentiscus - [Milk Thistle](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/milk-thistle/) · Silybum marianum - [Mint](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/mint/) · Mentha × piperita - [Passion Flower](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/passion-flower/) · Passiflora incarnata - [Pumpkin Seed](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/pumpkin-seed/) · Cucurbita pepo - [Ribwort Plantain](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/ribwort-plantain/) · Plantago lanceolata - [Sage](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/sage/) · Salvia officinalis - [St. John's Wort Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/st-johns-wort-oil/) · Hypericum perforatum - [Stinging Nettle](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/stinging-nettle/) · Urtica dioica, Urtica urens - [Tea Tree Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/tea-tree-oil/) · Melaleuca alternifolia - [Thyme](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/thyme/) · Thymus vulgaris, Thymus zygis - [Thyme Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/thyme-oil/) · Thymus vulgaris - [Turmeric](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/turmeric/) · Curcuma longa - [Yarrow](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/yarrow/) · Achillea millefolium - [Castor Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/castor-oil/) · Ricinus communis - [Ginkgo Leaf](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/ginkgo/) · Ginkgo biloba - [Horse Chestnut](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/horse-chestnut/) · Aesculus hippocastanum - [Ivy Leaf](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/ivy-leaf/) · Hedera helix - [Saw Palmetto](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/saw-palmetto/) · Serenoa repens - [Vine Leaf](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/vine-leaf/) · Vitis vinifera - [Willow Bark](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/willow-bark/) · Salix spp. - [Rose Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/rose-oil/) · Rosa damascena - [Spirulina Powder](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/spirulina-powder/) · Arthrospira platensis - [Sweet Almond Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/sweet-almond-oil/) · Prunus dulcis - [Arnica](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/arnica/) · Arnica montana - [Basil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/basil/) · Ocimum basilicum - [Birch Leaf](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/birch-leaf/) · Betula pendula, Betula pubescens - [Black Mulberry Syrup](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/black-mulberry-syrup/) · Morus nigra - [Broadleaf Plantain](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/broadleaf-plantain/) · Plantago major - [Centaury](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/centaury/) · Centaurium erythraea - [Chebulic Myrobalan](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/chebulic-myrobalan/) · Terminalia chebula - [Cherry Stem](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/cherry-stem/) · Prunus avium - [Clove Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/clove-oil/) · Syzygium aromaticum - [Coriander](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/coriander/) · Coriandrum sativum - [Couch Grass](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/couch-grass/) · Elymus repens - [Dandelion Leaf](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/dandelion-leaf/) · Taraxacum officinale - [Devil's Claw](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/devils-claw/) · Harpagophytum procumbens, H. zeyheri - [Eleuthero](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/eleuthero/) · Eleutherococcus senticosus - [Fumitory](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/fumitory/) · Fumaria officinalis - [Hops](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/hops/) · Humulus lupulus - [Korean Ginseng](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/korean-ginseng/) · Panax ginseng - [Lady's Mantle](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/ladys-mantle/) · Alchemilla vulgaris - [Pelargonium Root](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/pelargonium/) · Pelargonium sidoides, Pelargonium reniforme - [Pine Cone Syrup](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/pine-cone-syrup/) · Pinus spp. - [Rhodiola](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/rhodiola/) · Rhodiola rosea - [Rosemary](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/rosemary/) · Salvia rosmarinus (syn. Rosmarinus officinalis) - [Sandy Everlasting](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/sandy-everlasting/) · Helichrysum arenarium - [Spanish Lavender](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/spanish-lavender/) · Lavandula stoechas - [Terebinth Berry](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/terebinth-berry/) · Pistacia terebinthus - [Witch Hazel](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/witch-hazel/) · Hamamelis virginiana - [Yerba Mate](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/yerba-mate/) · Ilex paraguariensis - [Argan Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/argan-oil/) · Argania spinosa - [Green Clay](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/green-clay/) · Montmorillonite / Illite (mineral) - [Okra Seed](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/okra-seed/) · Abelmoschus esculentus - [Black Tea](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/black-tea/) · Camellia sinensis - [Red Pepper Flakes](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/red-pepper-flakes/) · Capsicum annuum - [Black Pepper](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/black-pepper/) · Piper nigrum - [Coconut Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/coconut-oil/) · Cocos nucifera - [Sesame](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/sesame/) · Sesamum indicum - [Sumac](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/sumac/) · Rhus coriaria - [Allspice](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/allspice/) · Pimenta dioica - [Bay Leaf](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/bay-leaf/) · Laurus nobilis - [Cajun Seasoning](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/cajun-seasoning/) · Capsicum annuum, Piper nigrum, Allium sativum - [Cardamom](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/cardamom/) · Elettaria cardamomum - [Cubeb Pepper](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/cubeb-pepper/) · Piper cubeba - [Curry Powder](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/curry-powder/) · Curcuma longa, Coriandrum sativum, Cuminum cyminum, Trigonella foenum-graecum - [Isot Pepper](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/isot-pepper/) · Capsicum annuum - [Mahlab](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/mahlab/) · Prunus mahaleb - [Mustard Seed](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/mustard-seed/) · Brassica spp. / Sinapis alba - [Terebinth Soap](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/terebinth-soap/) · Pistacia terebinthus - [Vanilla Bean](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/vanilla-bean/) · Vanilla planifolia - [Yedi Turlu Spice Blend](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/yedi-turlu-spice-blend/) · Piper nigrum, Pimenta dioica, Cinnamomum verum, Syzygium aromaticum, Myristica fragrans, Zingiber officinale, Elettaria cardamomum - [Za'atar](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/zaatar/) · Thymbra spicata, Rhus coriaria, Sesamum indicum - [Alder Buckthorn Bark](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/alder-buckthorn-bark/) · Frangula alnus - [Bitter Melon in Olive Oil](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/bitter-melon-in-olive-oil/) · Momordica charantia - [Tribulus](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/tribulus/) · Tribulus terrestris - [Blue Anemone Flower](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/blue-anemone-flower/) · Anemone spp. - [Buckthorn Seed](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/buckthorn-seed/) · Rhamnus cathartica - [Costus Root](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/costus-root/) · Saussurea costus - [Heather Leaf](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/heather-leaf/) · Calluna vulgaris / Erica spp. - [Nutmeg](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/nutmeg/) · Myristica fragrans - [Small-Flowered Willowherb](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/small-flowered-willowherb/) · Epilobium parviflorum - [Tonka Bean](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/tonka-bean/) · Dipteryx odorata - [Ferula Root Water](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/ferula-root-water/) · Ferula spp. - [Poppy Seed](https://herbadex.com/en/herb/poppy-seed/) · Papaver somniferum This page is for information only and is not medical advice. If you take medication, are pregnant, or have a health condition, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before use.