Pain Relief, A–L

Pimpinella anisum

Traditionally turned to for flatulence and intestinal spasms.

Arnica montana

⚠ For the skin only — never take internally; it is toxic if swallowed.

Sida rhombifolia

Traditionally turned to for fever, inflammation and skin conditions.

Cardiospermum halicacabum

Traditionally turned to for the skin, aches and the heart.

Laurus nobilis

⚠ Berry oil: topical use only — not for internal use.

Pimenta racemosa

Traditionally turned to for skin conditions, pain and fever.

Betula alba

Traditionally turned to for immunity, the skin and aches.

Solanum americanum

⚠ Green parts and unripe berries are toxic (solanine) — only when correctly prepared, and not in pregnancy or for children without guidance.

Pinus nigra

Traditionally turned to for immunity, the skin and aches.

Ribes nigrum

Traditionally turned to for aches and cleansing.

Plantago major

Traditionally turned to for skin, wound and pain.

Rhamnus catharticus

⚠ Buckthorn berry is a drastic anthraquinone purgative and we hold it as record only.

Lippia alba

Traditionally turned to for fever, headache and cough.

Crescentia cujete

Traditionally turned to for headache, skin conditions and fever.

Calotropis procera

⚠ The milky latex is toxic and a fierce eye/skin irritant, and the plant carries cardiac glycosides — never taken internally without expert guidance.

Exostema caribaeum

Traditionally turned to for fever, malaria and inflammation.

Ceratonia siliqua

Traditionally turned to for aches and coughs.

Matricaria chamomilla

Traditionally turned to for digestion, the nerves and the skin.

Melia azedarach

⚠ The ripe fruit is poisonous and has killed children — never eaten, and kept away from little ones.

Cymbopogon nardus

Traditionally turned to for insect repellent, fever and digestive complaints.

Salvia sclarea

Traditionally turned to for aches, spiritual work and women's health.

Hedera helix

Traditionally turned to for bronchial congestion and productive cough.

Syzygium aromaticum

Traditionally turned to for digestion, toothache and pain relief.

Tridax procumbens

Traditionally turned to for digestion, the skin and aches.

Coffea arabica

Traditionally turned to for energy, digestion and headache.

Ruta graveolens

⚠ Contraindicated in pregnancy (abortive at any dose).

Gossypium barbadense

Traditionally turned to for wounds, inflammation and fever.

Eryngium foetidum

Traditionally turned to for digestion, fever and pain.

Pluchea symphytifolia

Traditionally turned to for cough, fever and pain.

Turnera diffusa

Traditionally turned to for libido, hormonal balance and anxiety.

Harpagophytum procumbens

Traditionally turned to for osteoarthritis pain (back and knee.

Sambucus ebulus

Kept with caution — no safe internal preparation.

Leontopodium nivale

⚠ A protected alpine rarity — witnessed, not gathered.

Foeniculum vulgare

Traditionally turned to for flatulence and intestinal spasms.

Tanacetum parthenium

Traditionally turned to for immunity, the skin and aches.

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.

Calendula arvensis

Traditionally turned to for the skin, aches and cleansing.

Zingiber officinale

Traditionally turned to for nausea and vomiting and motion sickness.

Acanthospermum hispidum

Traditionally turned to for skin conditions, wounds and fever.

Capraria biflora

Traditionally turned to for fever, inflammation and skin conditions.

Chelidonium majus

Traditionally turned to for digestion, the skin and aches.

Guaiacum officinale

Traditionally turned to for joint pain, inflammation and fever.

Viburnum opulus

⚠ Do not eat raw fruit.

Petiveria alliacea

Traditionally turned to for immunity, inflammation and fever.

Gratiola officinalis

⚠ Documented, never use.

Pinus occidentalis

Traditionally turned to for coughs, colds and bronchial congestion.

Capsicum frutescens

Traditionally turned to for digestion, immunity and pain.

Abrus precatorius

⚠ The seeds hold abrin, one of the deadliest plant poisons — a single chewed seed can be fatal; never ingest any part.

Datura stramonium

⚠ A deliriant poison — every part holds tropane alkaloids (atropine, scopolamine); ingestion or even careless skin contact can be fatal.

Juniperus communis

Traditionally turned to for digestion, energy and aches.

Lantana camara

Traditionally turned to for fever, skin conditions and inflammation.

Lavandula angustifolia

Traditionally turned to for digestion, the nerves and the skin.

Melissa officinalis

Traditionally turned to for nervousness and anxiety.

Leonotis nepetaefolia

Traditionally turned to for fever, inflammation and skin conditions.

Cyanthillium cinereum

Traditionally turned to for digestion, the skin and aches.

Haematoxylon campechianum

Traditionally turned to for fever, pain and skin conditions.