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6,178 plants. Free, open, editorially cited. One quiet, interconnected database — pressed, indexed, cross-referenced.

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IISection · 02

The Herbarium

Structured plant records, references, compounds, and traditional knowledge — compiled from open botanical databases and published literature.

All Plants
6178 indexedNo. I

All Plants

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Medicinal Plants
2589 speciesNo. II

Medicinal Plants

Herbs with documented therapeutic use — compounds, dosage corridors, and contraindications.

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Edible Plants
6151 speciesNo. III

Edible Plants

Wild and cultivated edibles — culinary use, harvest seasons, and preparation methods.

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Culinary Recipes
KitchenNo. IV

Culinary Recipes

Cooking with herbs — teas, syrups, dressings, and heritage preparations from world cuisines.

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— pressed, catalogued, and indexed since the spring of 2026 —
Ledger — Database, fol. ivMay 2026 · v 0.1
01.
6,178
Plants indexed
growing weekly
02.
2,589
Medicinal species
with compound profiles
03.
6,151
Edible species
wild & cultivated
04.
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IIISection · 03

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The Mixology Engine checks combinations against known compound interactions, traditional pairings, and published dosage ranges. Educational only — not medical advice.

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Selected · 3Demo
Matricaria chamomilla (Chamomile) — botanical photograph
Chamomile
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Matricaria chamomilla
CalmingDigestive2–4 g/day
Melissa officinalis (Lemon balm) — botanical photograph
Lemon balm
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Melissa officinalis
CalmingAntiviral1.5–4 g/day
Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) — botanical photograph
Lavender
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Lavandula angustifolia
CalmingSleep0.5–2 g/day
Suggested additions
Valerian Passionflower Peppermint Rose
Compatibility
92%
▲ Excellent match
No major conflicts. All dosages within safe corridors. Synergy on GABAergic pathway.
5/5
Dosage
5/5
Safety
4/5
Ethno.
Dosage & notes
Recommended preparation
infusion · 250ml @ 95°C
steep · 8–10 minutes
timing · 60–90 min before sleep
Per cup
Chamomile1.8 g
Lemon Balm1.4 g
Lavender0.6 g
Caution: pregnancy
Lavender oral use is not recommended during the first trimester. Adjust or substitute.
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IVSection · 04

Personalised — by evidence.

The recommendation engine ranks plants by evidence weight and your own constraints. Not by popularity.

#PlantConfidenceEvidenceAction
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Valeriana officinalis (Valerian) — botanical photograph
Valerian
Valeriana officinalis
Strongest evidence for sleep onset latency.
95%STRONG
12 RCTs
peer-reviewed
02
Passiflora incarnata (Passionflower) — botanical photograph
Passionflower
Passiflora incarnata
GABA modulation; well-tolerated.
90%STRONG
8 RCTs
peer-reviewed
03
Melissa officinalis (Lemon balm) — botanical photograph
Lemon balm
Melissa officinalis
Mild anxiolytic; pairs with Valerian.
85%GOOD
6 RCTs
peer-reviewed
04
Eschscholzia californica (Californian Poppy) — botanical photograph
Californian Poppy
Eschscholzia californica
Traditional sedative; preliminary data.
78%MODERATE
4 RCTs
peer-reviewed
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VISection · 06

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