Tag: Anti-inflammatory

Angelica archangelica—often called garden angelica—is an aromatic plant in the Apiaceae (carrot) family, prized for its warming, bittersweet root and its long tradition as...

Anethum (Anethum graveolens), better known as dill, is an aromatic herb in the Apiaceae (celery) family, valued both as a culinary staple and a...

Anemone pulsatilla—often called pulsatilla or pasque flower—is a striking spring plant with a long history in European herbalism and homeopathy. In traditional practice, it...

Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) is a famously bitter herb used in several traditional systems, especially for short-term support during colds and other uncomplicated upper respiratory...

Anacyclus pyrethrum—often called pellitory or akarkara—is a pungent, warming root used in North African, Ayurvedic, and Unani traditions for oral discomfort, sluggish digestion, and...

Alstonia (Alstonia scholaris)—often called devil tree, blackboard tree, or saptaparni—is an evergreen tree used in several traditional systems across South and Southeast Asia. In...

Alkanet (Alkanna tinctoria) is a Mediterranean and European herb best known for its deep red root pigments—historically used as a natural dye, and still...

Alchemilla vulgaris—often called lady’s mantle—is a traditional European herb best known for its astringent, toning effect on tissues. Herbalists have used the aerial parts...

Ailanthus, also called “tree of heaven,” is a fast-growing deciduous tree best known today as an aggressive invasive plant in many regions. Yet long...

African wormwood (Artemisia afra) is an aromatic shrub native to many parts of southern and eastern Africa, known by traditional names such as umhlonyane,...

Achiote (Bixa orellana) is a tropical shrub best known for its brick-red seeds, which have colored and flavored foods across Latin America and the...

Acanthus refers to a genus of plants in the Acanthaceae family, best known ornamentally for bold, sculptural leaves (the classic “bear’s breeches” look) and...

Abutilon is a large plant genus best known to gardeners for its bell-shaped flowers, yet several species have a long history in traditional herbal...

Absinth wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is a famously bitter herb with a long tradition as a digestive tonic and appetite awakener. In small, well-chosen doses,...