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Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)Lamiaceae

Skullcap

Scutellaria lateriflora

Skullcap, known scientifically as Scutellaria lateriflora, is a distinctive perennial herb indigenous to North America,…

AnxietyNervous TensionInsomnia
Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus)Araceae

Skunk Cabbage

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) is a renowned medicinal plant from the Araceae family, native to North America. Used…

Digestive IssuesImmune SupportInflammation
Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra)Ulmaceae

Slippery Elm

Ulmus rubra

Slippery Elm, scientifically known as Ulmus rubra, is a majestic deciduous tree indigenous to eastern and central North America,…

Sore throatCoughGastritis
Sloe Berry (Prunus spinosa)Rosaceae

Sloe Berry

Prunus spinosa

Sloe Berry, scientifically known as Prunus spinosa, is a resilient deciduous shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family, making it a…

Oxidative StressInflammationConstipation
Small Caltrops (Tribulus terrestris var. minor)Zygophyllaceae

Small Caltrops

Tribulus terrestris var. minor

Small Caltrops, scientifically known as Tribulus terrestris var. minor, is a resilient herbaceous plant renowned for its…

Sexual dysfunctionLow libidoInfertility (traditional use)
Smartweed (Persicaria hydropiper)Polygonaceae

Smartweed

Persicaria hydropiper

Persicaria hydropiper, commonly known as Smartweed or Water Pepper, is a resilient annual herbaceous plant thriving within the…

HemorrhoidsMenorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding)Uterine bleeding
Snakeweed (Gutierrezia sarothrae)Asteraceae

Snakeweed

Gutierrezia sarothrae

Snakeweed (Gutierrezia sarothrae), a resilient perennial subshrub within the Asteraceae family, typically stands between 2 to 10…

ColdsCoughsDizziness
Snuhi (Euphorbia neriifolia)Euphorbiaceae

Snuhi

Euphorbia neriifolia

Euphorbia neriifolia, commonly known as Snuhi or Common Milk Hedge, is a distinctive succulent shrub belonging to the diverse…

Piles (hemorrhoids)ConstipationSkin diseases (Kushta)
Soap Bark Tree (Quillaja saponaria)Quillajaceae

Soap Bark Tree

Quillaja saponaria

The Soap Bark Tree, scientifically known as Quillaja saponaria Molina, is a majestic evergreen tree native to the central and…

CoughBronchitisDandruff
Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis)Caryophyllaceae

Soapwort

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) is a renowned medicinal plant from the Caryophyllaceae family, native to Europe. Used…

Digestive IssuesImmune SupportInflammation
Solomon Seal (Polygonatum multiflorum)Asparagaceae

Solomon Seal

Polygonatum multiflorum

Solomon Seal, scientifically known as Polygonatum multiflorum, is an elegant perennial herb belonging to the Asparagaceae…

Joint inflammationTendonitisLigament damage
Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum)Asparagaceae

Solomon's Seal

Polygonatum biflorum

Solomon's Seal, scientifically known as Polygonatum biflorum, is an elegant perennial herb belonging to the Asparagaceae family,…

Joint pain reliefInflammation reductionBruises and sprains
Sophora (Sophora flavescens)Fabaceae

Sophora

Sophora flavescens

Sophora flavescens Aiton, commonly known as Kushen in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a significant perennial herb or…

Atopic dermatitisAsthmaIndigestion
Sorrel (Rumex acetosa)Polygonaceae

Sorrel

Rumex acetosa

Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) is a distinguished perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Polygonaceae family, commonly recognized…

Acute sinusitisBronchitisInflammation
Soursop (Annona muricata)Annonaceae

Soursop

Annona muricata

Annona muricata, universally known as soursop, graviola, or guanabana, is a compelling evergreen tree that typically ascends to…

Cancer (supportive therapy)Bacterial infectionsFungal infections
Southern Prickly Ash (Zanthoxylum clava-herculis)Rutaceae

Southern Prickly Ash

Zanthoxylum clava-herculis

Southern Prickly Ash, scientifically known as Zanthoxylum clava-herculis, is a striking deciduous shrub or small tree native to…

Peripheral circulatory insufficiencyRaynaud's syndromeVaricose veins
Southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum)Asteraceae

Southernwood

Artemisia abrotanum

Southernwood, scientifically known as Artemisia abrotanum, is a captivating perennial subshrub belonging to the expansive…

Liver ailmentsBiliary tract disordersParasitic infections
Spanish Broom (Spartium junceum)Fabaceae

Spanish Broom

Spartium junceum

Spanish Broom (Spartium junceum) is an elegant perennial shrub belonging to the diverse Fabaceae family, renowned for its…

Constipation (traditional)Fluid retention (Edema, Dropsy - traditional)Inflammatory conditions (traditional)
Spanish Lavender (Lavandula stoechas)Lamiaceae

Spanish Lavender

Lavandula stoechas

Spanish Lavender, scientifically known as Lavandula stoechas, is a captivating perennial herbaceous shrub within the Lamiaceae…

InflammationPain (topical)Oxidative stress
Spearmint (Mentha spicata L.)Lamiaceae

Spearmint

Mentha spicata L.

Spearmint, scientifically known as Mentha spicata L., is a classic herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the expansive…

IndigestionNauseaBloating
Spearmint (Mentha spicata)Lamiaceae

Spearmint

Mentha spicata

Spearmint, scientifically known as Mentha spicata, is a hardy perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family,…

IndigestionBloatingGas
Speedwell (Veronica officinalis)Plantaginaceae

Speedwell

Veronica officinalis

Speedwell, scientifically known as Veronica officinalis, is a charming perennial herb belonging to the Plantaginaceae family,…

Common ColdBronchitisCoughs
Spikenard (Nardostachys grandiflora)Caprifoliaceae

Spikenard

Nardostachys grandiflora

Spikenard, scientifically known as Nardostachys grandiflora, is a highly esteemed perennial herb native to the challenging,…

AnxietyInsomniaStress
Spilanthes (Acmella oleracea)Asteraceae

Spilanthes

Acmella oleracea

Spilanthes, scientifically known as Acmella oleracea, is a captivating annual herbaceous plant belonging to the expansive…

Dental painInflammationBacterial infections