Detox, F–O
Plants whose traditional record touches on detox. 50 plants, F–O.
- False daisy
Eclipta prostrata
Traditionally turned to for digestion, the nerves and energy.
- Fenugreek (Fenogrèk)
Trigonella foenum-graecum
Traditionally turned to for digestion, energy and cleansing.
- Field bindweed
Convolvulus arvensis
⚠ Not for casual internal use — the root and resin are strongly purgative, and the plant carries bioactive alkaloids with hypotensive effects; avoid in pregnancy.
- Field eryngo (Kotrljan / Kopitnjak)
Eryngium campestre
⚠ Do not use as diuretic therapy without medical supervision in kidney disease.
- Field horsetail (Prèl chan)
Equisetum arvense
⚠ Be sure of the species — a toxic look-alike (marsh horsetail) can be mistaken for it.
- Field marigold (Poljski neven)
Calendula arvensis
Traditionally turned to for the skin, aches and cleansing.
- Field restharrow (Poljski zečji trn)
Ononis arvensis
Traditionally turned to for the skin, cleansing and the heart.
- Field wormwood (Poljski pelin)
Artemisia campestris
Traditionally turned to for digestion and cleansing.
- Four o'clock (bèl de nwi)
Mirabilis jalapa
Traditionally turned to for inflammation, skin conditions and wounds.
- Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
⚠ Deadly poison — documented for recognition and caution, never for use.
- Frog fruit (Fleur la Cigale)
Phyla nodiflora
Traditionally turned to for immunity, the skin and cleansing.
- Giant horsetail (prèl)
Equisetum giganteum
Traditionally turned to for the skin, energy and cleansing.
- Ginkgo (Ginkgo)
Ginkgo biloba
⚠ Increases bleeding risk — not with blood thinners, and stop before any surgery.
- Ginseng (Jensan)
Panax ginseng
⚠ Can interact with blood thinners and raise blood pressure; avoid with hormone-sensitive cancers.
- Goat's rue (Ri kabrit)
Galega officinalis
Traditionally turned to for digestion, energy and cleansing.
- Golden shower (kas)
Cassia fistula
Traditionally turned to for constipation, liver and skin conditions.
- Goldenrod (solidaj)
Solidago virgaurea
Traditionally turned to for digestion and cleansing.
- Goldenseal
Hydrastis canadensis
⚠ A strong drug, not a household tea.
- Greater celandine (Chelidonn)
Chelidonium majus
Traditionally turned to for digestion, the skin and aches.
- Ground ivy (Lyè tè)
Glechoma hederacea
Traditionally turned to for digestion, energy and coughs.
- Guinea hen weed (ave)
Petiveria alliacea
Traditionally turned to for immunity, inflammation and fever.
- Heartleaf sida
Sida cordifolia
Kept with caution — no safe internal preparation.
- Heather (Vrijes / Djetlina)
Calluna vulgaris
⚠ Do not use in cases of reduced kidney function.
- Hedge Hyssop
Gratiola officinalis
⚠ Documented, never use.
- Hemp agrimony
Eupatorium cannabinum
Kept with caution — no safe internal preparation.
- Herb Paris
Paris quadrifolia
⚠ Poisonous — documented here, not for use.
- Herb robert (Zèb Wobè)
Geranium robertianum
Traditionally turned to for digestion, the skin and cleansing.
- Holly
Ilex aquifolium
Traditionally turned to for the skin, coughs and cleansing.
- Indian almond (pye zanmann)
Terminalia catappa
Traditionally turned to for digestion, liver and skin conditions.
- Indian heliotrope (krèt kòk)
Heliotropium indicum
⚠ Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that injure the liver — linked to veno-occlusive disease and liver cancer — and they absorb through skin as well as the gut, so even a poultice carries risk.
- Indian Snakeroot
Rauvolfia serpentina
⚠ Snakeroot is the source of reserpine and is held here as record only.
- Jackass bitters (lachòy)
Neurolaena lobata
Traditionally turned to for immunity, the skin and cleansing.
- Jamaican vervain (Vèvèn)
Stachytarpheta jamaicensis
Traditionally turned to for fever, digestive complaints and intestinal worms.
- Java tea / Orthosiphon · Òtosifon (Te Java)
Orthosiphon stamineus
Traditionally turned to for the skin and cleansing.
- Juniper (Jenepye)
Juniperus communis
Traditionally turned to for digestion, energy and aches.
- Knotgrass (Troskot / Dvornik)
Polygonum aviculare
⚠ Do not use in reduced kidney function.
- Lady's Bedstraw
Galium verum
Traditionally turned to for digestion, the skin and cleansing.
- Leek (powo)
Allium porrum
Traditionally turned to for cough, cold and digestion.
- Lettuce (leti)
Lactuca sativa
Traditionally turned to for digestion, liver and detox.
- Licorice (Reglès)
Glycyrrhiza glabra
⚠ Not for pregnancy, high blood pressure, or heart/kidney conditions — glycyrrhizin can raise blood pressure and deplete potassium; avoid prolonged daily use.
- Lily-of-the-valley
Convallaria majalis
⚠ Poisonous — documented here for recognition and caution, never for home use.
- Lovage (Livèch)
Levisticum officinale
Traditionally turned to for digestion, coughs and cleansing.
- Love vine (Liane amitié)
Cassytha filiformis
Traditionally turned to for cleansing and the hair.
- Male Fern
Dryopteris filix-mas
⚠ Male fern rhizome is a documented tapeworm remedy but a dangerous one, and we hold it as record only.
- Masterwort
Peucedanum ostruthium
Traditionally turned to for digestion, the skin and aches.
- Milk thistle (Chadòn Mari)
Silybum marianum
Traditionally turned to for digestion, cleansing and spiritual work.
- Monkshood / Aconite
Aconitum napellus
⚠ Deadly poison — documented for recognition and caution, never for use.
- Noni (fèy doulè)
Morinda citrifolia
Traditionally turned to for immunity, digestion and liver.
- Norway spruce (Smrča)
Picea abies
⚠ The turpentine oil is a strong skin irritant; internal use belongs to guided care.
- Olive (Oliv)
Olea europaea
Traditionally turned to for immunity, the skin and cleansing.