A to Z, A
Every plant in the archive, by its English name. 17 plants, A.
- African basil (atiyayo)
Ocimum gratissimum
Traditionally turned to for digestion, nausea and immunity.
- Agrimony (Egremwàn)
Agrimonia eupatoria
Traditionally turned to for digestion, energy and cleansing.
- Air plant (lougawou)
Kalanchoe pinnata
Traditionally turned to for wound healing, burns and skin infections.
- Alder buckthorn (Bourdèn)
Rhamnus frangula
Traditionally turned to for digestion and energy.
- Aloe vera (Lalwa)
Aloe vera
⚠ The gel is safe on skin, but the bitter leaf latex is a strong purgative — not in pregnancy, bowel disease, or for children.
- Alpine lady's mantle
Alchemilla alpina
Traditionally turned to for energy, cleansing and the heart.
- Alpine plantain
Plantago alpina
Traditionally turned to for digestion and the skin.
- Amaranth (zepina peyi)
Amaranthus sp
Traditionally turned to for anemia, nutrition and digestion.
- American elder (sureau)
Sambucus canadensis
Traditionally turned to for immunity and digestion.
- Anise (Anis vèt)
Pimpinella anisum
Traditionally turned to for flatulence and intestinal spasms.
- Annatto (woukou)
Bixa orellana
Traditionally turned to for skin conditions, fever and inflammation.
- Arnica (Arnika)
Arnica montana
⚠ For the skin only — never take internally; it is toxic if swallowed.
- Arrowleaf sida (bale glise)
Sida rhombifolia
Traditionally turned to for fever, inflammation and skin conditions.
- Artichoke (aticho)
Cynara scolymus
Traditionally turned to for liver support, digestion and bile stimulation.
- Asthma plant (malonmen)
Euphorbia hirta
Traditionally turned to for asthma, cough and bronchitis.
- Autumn crocus / Meadow saffron
Colchicum autumnale
⚠ Deadly poison — documented for recognition and caution, never for use.
- Avocado (pye zaboka)
Persea americana
Traditionally turned to for skin moisturizing, hair treatment and digestion.