Tag: Anti-inflammatory

Dwarf mallow (Malva neglecta) is a gentle, mucilage-rich herb traditionally used to soothe irritated tissues rather than “force” strong effects. Its softening, coating action...

Dwarf elder (Sambucus ebulus)—also known as danewort—is a striking, herbal elder relative that behaves very differently from the shrub elderberries most people know. It...

Dwarf bottlebrush is the compact, garden-friendly form of Melaleuca viminalis (also known in older references as Callistemon viminalis). While most people know it for...

Dropwort (Filipendula vulgaris), sometimes called fern-leaf dropwort, is a traditional European herb from the rose family (Rosaceae). It grows in dry grasslands and calcareous...

Drimys (Drimys winteri), often called canelo or Winter’s bark, is an evergreen tree native to the cool, wet forests of southern Chile and Argentina....

Dregea (Dregea volubilis) is a climbing plant traditionally used in parts of South and Southeast Asia for a wide range of folk applications—from topical...

Dong quai (Angelica sinensis), also called dang gui or Chinese angelica root, is a classic “women’s herb” in traditional East Asian practice—best known for...

Dodonaea (Dodonaea viscosa), often called hopbush, is a resinous shrub found across many warm regions of the world. Traditional healing systems have used its...

Didymocarpus (Didymocarpus pedicellatus) is a Himalayan medicinal herb best known in traditional systems for supporting urinary comfort and helping manage kidney and bladder stones....

Dewplant (Disphyma crassifolium) is a low, spreading coastal succulent that thrives where many plants struggle—salt spray, wind, sandy soils, and bright sun. Its fleshy...

Devil’s walkingstick (Aralia spinosa), also known as Hercules’ club or angelica tree, is a spiny, aromatic shrub or small tree native to the eastern...

Devil’s claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is a traditional African medicinal plant best known today for one practical goal: easing everyday musculoskeletal discomfort, especially stiff, achy...

Devil’s bit (Succisa pratensis), often called devil’s-bit scabious, is a wild meadow plant native to much of Europe and parts of western Asia. It...

Devil’s Backbone (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) is a striking succulent best known for producing tiny plantlets along the edges of its leaves—one reason it’s also called...

Deodar cedar (Cedrus deodara), also known as Himalayan cedar, is an aromatic evergreen prized for its warm, resinous scent and long history in traditional...

Delek Air (Memecylon ovatum) is an evergreen shrub or small tree valued as much for its striking blue flowers and dark-purple fruits as for...

Deer tongue (Trilisa odoratissima) is a fragrant North American herb best known for its vanilla-like aroma when the leaves dry. That scent comes largely...

Dead nettle refers to several Lamium species (most commonly white dead nettle, Lamium album, and purple dead nettle, Lamium purpureum) in the mint family....

Daylily (Hemerocallis spp.) is best known as a garden favorite, but in parts of East Asia it is also a traditional food and wellness...

Dayflower is the common name for several Commelina species—tender, moisture-loving plants with bright blue flowers that open for a short time and then fade,...