Laurel (Bay Tree)
Broadest overall coverage: fungi + bacteria + viruses + parasites
InfluenzaHIVHPVEbolaEpstein-BarrCoronaMalaria
Natural Remedy Knowledge Base
24 plant-based antimicrobial remedies — essential oils, herbal teas, and Ayurvedic herbs — with pathogen coverage backed by published research and classical Ayurvedic texts.
Essential Oils
7Cedar
Devadaru7-HC compound: 8-10x more potent than Cisplatin (Nature, 2019)
HPVInfluenzaHepatitis AHIVSARS/COVID
Pine
SaralaVery broad bacteria + virus coverage across all influenza variants
H. PyloriHPVHIVEbolaEpstein-BarrHepatitis A
Myrrh
BolaStrong viral coverage with classical wound-healing heritage
H. PyloriEpstein-BarrDengueInfluenza ACoxsackie
Oregano
Ayurvedic parallel: Ajwain (both contain thymol)
CandidaTineaInfluenzaHPVHerpes
Sage
Ayurvedic parallel: Tulsi (both aromatic Lamiaceae antimicrobials)
Epstein-BarrCoxsackieCorona ACandidaAspergillus
Lavender
Ayurvedic parallel: Jatamansi (both calming aromatics)
CandidaHPVHerpesStreptococcus
Herbal Teas
9Echinacea
Broadest tea. Ayurvedic parallel: Guduchi (both immunomodulators)
CandidaHPVHerpesKaposi's sarcomaChronic Fatigue
Lemon Verbena
Recommended as daily protective tea (1 cup/day)
HPVHerpesE. ColiTuberculosisChronic Fatigue
Moringa
ShigruUnique prion/protein targeting. MIC-1 compound (Memorial Sloan Kettering)
Kaposi's sarcomaHerpesSalmonellaStaphylococcus
Chamomile
BabunahStronger in Unani tradition. Good fungal + bacterial coverage
TineaCandidaE. ColiCampylobacter
Peppermint
PudinaDigestive and respiratory across Ayurvedic and European traditions
TineaCandidaAspergillusE. Coli
Nettle
Good fungal + bacterial coverage
TineaCandidaAspergillusE. Coli
Hibiscus
Good fungal + bacterial coverage
TineaCandidaE. ColiStaphylococcus
Raspberry Leaf
Moderate coverage
TineaCandidaE. ColiStaphylococcus
Passionflower
Narrow but targeted
CandidaE. ColiStaphylococcus
Ayurvedic Herbs
8Neem
NimbaBroadest Ayurvedic herb. Charaka Samhita. Pacifies Pitta-Kapha.
MRSACandidaTineaDengueHIVTuberculosis
Turmeric
HaridraCurcumin: NF-κB suppression. 15,000+ PubMed publications. Tridoshahara.
MRSAH. PyloriHPVHepatitis B/CZikaDengue
Tulsi (Holy Basil)
TulasiMost revered herb in Ayurveda. Broad-spectrum + adaptogenic. Pacifies Kapha-Vata.
InfluenzaHerpesHepatitis BStaphylococcusE. Coli
Ginger
Shunthi / Ardraka"Vishwabheshaja" — universal medicine. In 50% of Ayurvedic formulations.
H. PyloriCampylobacterInfluenzaRSVCandida
Guduchi (Giloy)
Amrita"Nectar of immortality." Primary immunomodulator. Tridoshahara.
Hepatitis BDengueHerpesStaphylococcusE. Coli
Triphala
TriphalaThree-fruit compound. Gut-specific antimicrobial + prebiotic. Tridoshahara.
H. PyloriCandidaHerpesCMVE. Coli
Ashwagandha
AshwagandhaAdaptogenic immune support. Primary value is strengthening defenses.
InfluenzaHerpesStaphylococcusSARS-CoV-2
Brahmi
BrahmiNeurological + cognitive support. Named after Brahma, the creator.
HerpesStaphylococcusE. ColiCandida
Ask Grove about your symptomsSources: Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Nature Scientific Reports, PubMed, Memorial Sloan Kettering