Scientific names, authorship, taxonomy and documented use categories across the complete World Checklist of Useful Plant Species—including every medicinal record.
A medicinal-use record documents reported use. It does not establish effectiveness, safety or interchangeability.
Agave lechuguilla Torr.
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Aloe kraussii Baker
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f.
A succulent whose inner leaf gel appears in topical and food-adjacent preparations.
Angelica archangelica L.
An aromatic biennial used in culinary bitters and traditional preparations.
Pimpinella anisum L.
A sweet aromatic seed used in teas, foods and digestive-style preparations.
Arnica montana L.
A flowering herb chiefly encountered in external preparations.
Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal
A root used in food-like tonics and concentrated extracts.
Berberis vulgaris L.
A thorny shrub whose berries and bitter root material have very different preparation contexts.
Laurus nobilis L.
An aromatic culinary leaf used in slow-cooked foods and infused preparations.
Monarda fistulosa L.
An aromatic mint-family plant used in teas and culinary preparations.
Piper nigrum L.
A pungent culinary spice that can materially change the character of a preparation.
Verbena hastata L.
A bitter North American vervain used in traditional preparations.
Eupatorium perfoliatum L.
A very bitter herb with a narrow traditional-use context and important safety limits.
Arctium lappa L.
A food-like root used in soups, vinegars and traditional preparations.
Theobroma cacao L.
A seed-derived food ingredient used in drinks, spreads and culinary herbal recipes.
Calendula officinalis L.
A resinous flower commonly infused into oils for external preparations.
Eschscholzia californica Cham.
A poppy-family plant used in traditional calming preparations.
Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton
An aromatic seed pod used in chai, syrups, desserts and spice blends.
Nepeta cataria L.
An aromatic mint-family herb commonly prepared as an infusion.
Capsicum annuum L.
A hot pepper used in culinary and warming preparations.
Matricaria chamomilla L.
A gentle aromatic herb widely prepared as an infusion.
Stellaria media (L.) Vill.
A tender green used in food and external preparations.
Cichorium intybus L.
A bitter root used in roasted drinks and food preparations.
Cinnamomum verum J.Presl
An aromatic bark used in foods, teas, syrups and spice blends.
Galium aparine L.
A spring herb used fresh in food-like and traditional preparations.
Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry
A strongly aromatic dried flower bud used in foods, bitters and seasonal preparations.
Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf.
A mild root often simmered in soups and broths.
Symphytum officinale L.
A mucilaginous herb primarily encountered in external preparations.
Coriandrum sativum L.
A culinary herb and spice used fresh or as dried seed.
Zea mays L.
The silky threads of maize used in traditional water-based preparations.
Viburnum opulus L.
A viburnum bark used in traditional concentrated preparations.
Taraxacum officinale aggr. Anon.
A familiar edible plant whose roots, leaves and flowers serve different culinary and preparation roles.
Taraxacum officinale F.H.Wigg.
A familiar edible plant whose roots, leaves and flowers serve different culinary and preparation roles.
Anethum graveolens L.
An aromatic culinary herb used in foods, pickles and infusions.
Arethusa bulbosa L.
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Dactylorhiza incarnata (L.) Soó
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench
A coneflower used in teas, tinctures and seasonal preparations.
Sambucus nigra L.
A shrub whose flowers and cooked ripe berries are used in syrups, cordials and foods.
Inula helenium L.
A strongly aromatic root used in syrups, honeys and traditional respiratory preparations.
Eleiodoxa conferta (Griff.) Burret
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
An aromatic culinary plant whose seeds are common in teas and spice blends.
Trigonella foenum-graecum L.
A distinctive seed used in food and traditional preparations.
Anthurium andraeanum Linden ex André
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Furcraea selloana K.Koch
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Allium sativum L.
A pungent culinary bulb used in foods, vinegars, honeys and fermented preparations.
Epipactis gigantea Douglas ex Hook.
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Grammatophyllum speciosum Blume
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Zingiber officinale Roscoe
A pungent rhizome used in food and concentrated preparations.
Solidago canadensis L.
A flowering herb used in teas, tinctures and topical preparations.
Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.
A creeping herb used as food and in traditional preparations.
Actinoscirpus grossus (L.f.) Goetgh. & D.A.Simpson
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Crataegus monogyna Jacq.
A thorny tree whose flowers and berries appear in teas, cordials and syrups.
Hibiscus sabdariffa L.
A tart red calyx used in drinks, syrups, chutneys and fermented preparations.
Ocimum tenuiflorum L.
An aromatic basil used in teas, foods and traditional preparations.
Humulus lupulus L.
The aromatic flowering cones of hops used in beverages and traditional preparations.
Ophrys ferrum-equinum Desf.
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Arisaema triphyllum (L.) Schott
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Juniperus communis L.
An aromatic conifer whose berry-like cones flavour foods and fermented drinks.
Phoenix canariensis H.Wildpret
Documented in the global useful-plant checklist with a reported medicinal use category. Open the record for full taxonomy and source context.
Lavandula angustifolia Mill.
An aromatic flower used in teas, foods, baths and external preparations.