Focusing exclusively on herbs known primarily for their medicinal properties (and removing those primarily used for culinary purposes), here's a refined list. This list reflects a wide range of herbs used in traditional and modern herbal medicine across the globe:
Echinacea
Valerian
St. John's Wort
Ginseng
Ginkgo Biloba
Aloe Vera
Saw Palmetto
Milk Thistle
Black Cohosh
Rhodiola
Hawthorn
Dandelion
Burdock
Nettle
Licorice
Ashwagandha
Holy Basil (Tulsi)
Chamomile
Lavender
Feverfew
Skullcap
Raspberry Leaf
White Willow Bark
Mullein
Elderberry
Goldenseal
Yarrow
Arnica
Lemon Balm
Wormwood
Horsetail
Neem
Calendula
Eucalyptus
Slippery Elm
Passionflower
Gotu Kola
Astragalus
Boswellia (Frankincense)
Cayenne
Comfrey
Devil’s Claw
Dong Quai
Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng)
Marshmallow Root
Meadowsweet
Red Clover
Sarsaparilla
Turmeric
Catnip
Cinnamon (for its medicinal properties beyond culinary use)
Ginger (for its medicinal properties)
Peppermint
Spearmint
Fennel (for its digestive benefits)
Garlic (for its cardiovascular and immune-supporting properties)
Green Tea (for its antioxidant properties)
Kava
Maca
Ma Huang (Ephedra)
Oat Straw
Olive Leaf
Oregon Grape
Poke Root
Pau d'Arco
Reishi Mushroom
Schisandra
Sea Buckthorn
Shatavari
Shepherd's Purse
Shiitake Mushroom
Slippery Elm Bark
Soapwort
Spearmint (for its medicinal properties)
Spilanthes
Spirulina
Stinging Nettle
Sweet Wormwood
Thyme (for its medicinal properties)
Uva Ursi
Vitex (Chaste Tree)
Wild Yam
Witch Hazel
Yohimbe
Lemon Verbena
Linden Flower
Maitake Mushroom
Motherwort
Mugwort
Osha Root
Plantain
Red Raspberry Leaf
Rooibos
Rosehip
Sage (for its medicinal properties)
Senna
Suma Root
Tansy
Tribulus Terrestris
Yellow Dock
This list includes a broad spectrum of medicinal herbs used for various ailments and health support, from immune boosting, stress relief, and digestive health to anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Always consult with a healthcare provider or a qualified herbalist before incorporating new medicinal herbs into your health regimen, especially if you have existing health conditions or are taking other medications.