Energy, H–Y
Plants whose traditional record touches on energy. 37 plants, H–Y.
- Hawthorn (Obepin)
Crataegus monogyna
Traditionally turned to for the nerves, energy and the heart.
- Hawthorn (Aubèpèn)
Crataegus laevigata
Traditionally turned to for mild sleep disorders and nervousness.
- Hazel (Nwazèt)
Corylus avellana
Traditionally turned to for immunity, digestion and energy.
- Heartleaf sida
Sida cordifolia
Kept with caution — no safe internal preparation.
- Hops (Oublon)
Humulus lupulus
Traditionally turned to for the nerves, energy and women's health.
- Indian Snakeroot
Rauvolfia serpentina
⚠ Snakeroot is the source of reserpine and is held here as record only.
- Juniper (Jenepye)
Juniperus communis
Traditionally turned to for digestion, energy and aches.
- Mabi (Mabi)
Colubrina arborescens
Traditionally turned to for fever, digestion and inflammation.
- Mango (pye mango)
Mangifera indica
Traditionally turned to for digestion, skin and immunity.
- Mugwort (Amwaz)
Artemisia vulgaris
⚠ Avoid in pregnancy — a uterine stimulant (emmenagogue) containing thujone, not for prolonged or high-dose use.
- Neem (nim)
Azadirachta indica
Traditionally turned to for immunity, cold and flu.
- Papaya (pye papay)
Carica papaya
Traditionally turned to for energy, fatigue and vitality.
- Peanut (pistach)
Arachis hypogaea
Traditionally turned to for nutrition, energy and digestion.
- Pineapple (anana)
Ananas comosus
Traditionally turned to for digestion, immunity and skin.
- Queen of the night
Selenicereus grandiflorus
⚠ A cardiac-active plant for a practitioner's hands only.
- Quince (Kwen)
Cydonia oblonga
Traditionally turned to for digestion, the skin and energy.
- Raspberry (Malina)
Rubus idaeus
Traditionally turned to for the skin, energy and aches.
- Rose hip (Grenn wozo sovaj)
Rosa canina
Traditionally turned to for immunity, the skin and energy.
- Rosemary (womaren)
Rosmarinus officinalis
Traditionally turned to for immunity, digestion and energy.
- Sea Squill
Drimia maritima
⚠ Sea squill holds cardiac glycosides that act much like digitalis or strophanthus — they strengthen a failing heart and press the kidneys toward diuresis, easing oedema.
- Senna (Sene)
Cassia senna
Traditionally turned to for digestion and energy.
- Silver birch (Bijela breza / Breza)
Betula pendula
⚠ Do not use in reduced kidney function or edema due to cardiac/renal insufficiency.
- Snowdrop (Flè lanèj)
Galanthus nivalis
Traditionally turned to for energy.
- Sour orange (zoranj si)
Citrus aurantium
Traditionally turned to for anxiety, insomnia and digestive problems.
- Spreading hogweed (manje kochon)
Boerhavia diffusa
Traditionally turned to for digestion, the skin and energy.
- Swallow-wort gentian (Jansyan)
Gentiana asclepiadea
Traditionally turned to for immunity, digestion and energy.
- Sweet chestnut (Chèten)
Castanea sativa
Traditionally turned to for digestion, the skin and energy.
- Sweet potato (patat)
Ipomoea batatas
Traditionally turned to for diabetes, digestive issues and inflammation.
- Tea plant (Green/Black tea) · Te (Te vèt / Te nwa)
Camellia sinensis
Traditionally turned to for immunity, digestion and energy.
- Velvet bean (Pwa grate)
Mucuna pruriens
⚠ The pod hairs are intensely irritant and the seeds are rich in L-dopa — potent, unsafe to self-dose, especially with Parkinson's medication or in pregnancy.
- Watercress
Nasturtium officinale
Traditionally turned to for digestion, energy and cleansing.
- White horehound (Bela materina dušica / Marubin)
Marrubium vulgare
⚠ Avoid in pregnancy (uterotonic potential).
- Wild lime (piné jaune)
Zanthoxylum fagara
Traditionally turned to for digestion, the skin and energy.
- Winter squash (Joumou)
Cucurbita moschata
Traditionally turned to for intestinal worms, constipation and vitamin a source.
- Wormwood (Absen)
Artemisia absinthium
⚠ Contains thujone — toxic if taken internally in more than small amounts.
- Yellow gentian (Jantyàn jòn)
Gentiana lutea
Traditionally turned to for digestion and energy.
- Yerba maté (Mate)
Ilex paraguariensis
⚠ Drinking it very hot is linked to cancer of the esophagus — let it cool to warm before drinking.