Diagnoses
141 Western diagnoses, grouped by body system. Ask Assistant
- GERD / HeartburnReflux of gastric contents. Plants are mucosal adjuncts — not PPI substitutes.5
- IBSGut–brain disorder. Enteric peppermint oil has the cleanest plant file; subtype drives fiber vs oil.6
- Functional dyspepsiaEpigastric discomfort after appropriate evaluation. Bitters and carminatives, not ulcer drugs.5
- Chronic constipationFiber and fluids first. Stimulant anthraquinones are short-course only.3
- Bloating / gasCarminatives after you have thought about SIBO, constipation, and FODMAPs.4
- Mild gastritisAfter H. pylori and ulcer are addressed. Demulcents are comfort care.4
- Nausea (non-acute)Ginger has the nausea trial file. Acute abdomen and pregnancy testing still come first.3
- HemorrhoidsSoften stool and stop straining. Witch hazel is comfort. This is not a thrombosed-pile procedure.4
- Acute nonspecific diarrheaORS first. Most viral gastroenteritis is self-limited. Plants are astringent comfort — not C. diff coverage.4
- Aphthous ulcersMost are self-limited. DGL paste is the oral-ulcer tradition. This is not neutropenia or Behçet skip.4
- Stable diverticular diseaseFiber after the acute episode. Psyllium is the plant. This is not diverticulitis.3
- Traveler's diarrheaORS first. Most is self-limited. Goldenseal is not ciprofloxacin, and antimotility is the wrong first move if fever and blood are in the story.4
- Chemotherapy-induced nausea (adjunct)5-HT3 / NK1 / olanzapine / dexamethasone own CINV. Ginger has adjunct RCT data — it does not replace the antiemetic plan.3
- IBD (UC / Crohn) adjunctMesalamine, steroids, immunomodulators, and biologics own IBD. Curcumin has some UC add-on data. Plants do not induce remission of a flare.5
- Biliary colic / dyspepsia (adjunct)A stone that hurts is surgical timing, not a bitter. Artichoke has a functional-dyspepsia/choleretic file — not a cholecystectomy.4
- Xerostomia / dry mouthName the cause (drug, Sjögren, radiation). Pilocarpine and saliva substitutes own true sicca. Demulcents are coating comfort.4
- Gastroparesis (adjunct)Metoclopramide/erythromycin and diet still own delayed emptying. Ginger has a modest gastric-emptying file — not a GES.3
- SIBO-type bloating (adjunct)Breath tests and rifaximin/elemental strategies own true SIBO. Peppermint oil is an IBS spasm plant borrowed here. Berberine is not rifaximin.4
- Oral mucositis (adjunct)Oncology mouthwash protocols first. Aloe inner gel and marshmallow are coating comfort — not palifermin.4
- Anal fissure (supportive)Stool softening and topical nitrates/CCB own acute fissure. Psyllium is the plant that matches the mechanism. This is not Crohn's skip.3
- Peptic ulcer (adjunct)PPI plus H. pylori treatment own PUD. DGL and marshmallow are coating traditions — not a urea breath test.4
- Mild situational anxietyTime-limited tension without functional collapse. Nervines are adjuncts, not anxiolytic replacements.6
- Insomnia (non-organic)CBT-I first. Valerian is conflicting; combination nervines are traditional. Screen apnea.6
- Generalized anxiety (mild–moderate)Same nervines as situational anxiety, used as adjuncts next to therapy/SSRI — not instead of them.5
- Tension-type headacheIbuprofen/acetaminophen and trigger work first. Peppermint oil on the temples is the plant with data.4
- Stress / burnoutSleep, workload, and mood screen first. Ashwagandha has the stress-scale RCT file.4
- Mild depression (adjunct)St John's wort has the meta-analysis file — and the interaction file that makes unsupervised use reckless.3
- Brain fog / cognitive fatigueFind the driver (sleep, mood, thyroid, meds). Ginkgo is not a thinking pill for young tired people.4
- Restless legs (mild)Ferritin, meds, and sleep apnea first. No plant has a strong RLS indication file.3
- Motion sicknessGinger has the plant RCT file. Timing matters. This is not posterior-circulation stroke.2
- Migraine preventionGuideline preventives still exist. Feverfew and PA-free butterbur have human files. Butterbur identity is the safety issue.4
- Mild age-related cognitive declineRule out B12, TSH, depression, meds, and sleep apnea. Ginkgo is mixed and a bleeding file. This is not a dementia workup skip.4
- Neuropathic pain (adjunct)Gabapentinoids, SNRIs, and the cause own neuropathic pain. Capsaicin is the plant-derived topical with data — not on broken skin.3
- Vertigo (adjunct)BPPV is canalith repositioning. Ginger may help the nausea. Ginkgo is not an Epley maneuver.3
- ADHD (adjunct / warning)Stimulants, atomoxetine, and behavioral therapy own ADHD. Caffeine-plant stacking is not a titration. Bacopa marketing outruns practice-changing data.4
- Tinnitus (adjunct)Hearing test and pulsatile workup first. Ginkgo has mixed tinnitus data and a bleeding file. This is not an MRI skip.3
- Pre-operative anxietyAnesthesia owns the med list the week of surgery. Passionflower has small pre-op human data. Hold the bleeding plants.3
- Shift-work sleep disruptionLight, caffeine timing, and sleep opportunity first. Melatonin is not a plant. Valerian is mixed. This is not untreated OSA.4
- TMJ / masticatory myofascial painBite guard, PT, and NSAIDs first. Topical capsaicin is local. This is not giant-cell arteritis skip.4
- Parkinson disease (adjunct / warning)Neurology owns PD. Mucuna is an L-DOPA seed — not cheaper Sinemet. Do not freelance a carbidopa/levodopa regimen.3
- Osteoarthritis of the kneeLoad, quads, and weight still beat capsules. Curcumin and boswellia have the extract trial file.7
- Nonspecific low back painMechanical back pain after red flags are out. Devil’s claw and topical capsaicin/comfrey are the plant file.5
- Osteoarthritis (general)Same extract file as knee OA, applied to other joints. Topicals for hands.4
- Neck pain / cervical strainMechanical neck pain after neuro screen. Topicals over internals.3
- Muscle tension / myofascial painLoad, sleep, and heat. Nervines if the driver is sympathetic tone.4
- Mild tendinopathyLoad progression is the treatment. Curcumin/boswellia are pain adjuncts only.3
- Acute sprain (external plants)PRICE/PEACE & LOVE. Topical arnica/comfrey are intact-skin adjuncts. This is not a fracture skip.3
- Sciatica (adjunct)Most disc-radicular pain improves. Plants are pain adjuncts. This is not cauda equina.4
- Gout flare (supportive)Colchicine/NSAID/steroid own the flare. Urate-lowering owns the next one. Plants do not replace that.4
- Fibromyalgia (adjunct)Education, sleep, graded movement, and (when used) SNRIs/gabapentinoids own this. Plants are modest adjuncts for sleep and myofascial comfort.5
- Plantar fasciitisLoad management, calf load, and time. Topical capsaicin or comfrey are comfort. Internal willow is a salicylate.4
- Lateral epicondylitisLoad management and time. Topical NSAID still exists. Capsaicin/arnica are intact-skin adjuncts — not a tendon release.4
- Hand osteoarthritisSplints, topical NSAID, and function. Topical capsaicin has the cleanest plant-derived file for hand OA.4
- Delayed-onset muscle sorenessTime and load. Arnica topical is mixed. Dark urine after a workout is rhabdo, not soreness.4
- Carpal tunnel (adjunct)Night splint and, when indicated, steroid or release. Topicals do not decompress a median nerve.3
- Statin-associated myalgia (adjunct)Confirm it is the statin. CK when weakness or dark urine. CoQ10 is not a plant. Turmeric is not permission to stop a high-intensity statin after an ACS.3
- Allergic rhinitisIntranasal steroid and allergen control first. PA-free butterbur has human data; identity is the safety issue.4
- Post-viral coughTime and honey/demulcents. Pertussis, ACEI, and asthma still need thinking.4
- Mild asthma (adjunct)Inhaled steroid/SABA first. No plant replaces a controller. Butterbur and caffeine-adjacent teas are not action plans.2
- Acute bronchitis (supportive)Usually viral. Thyme/ivy products have symptomatic data. Antibiotics usually not indicated.4
- Sinus congestionSaline and INCS first. Elder/thyme are comfort. Bacterial sinusitis has criteria.3
- Common coldTime. Elder, andrographis, and Pelargonium are modest onset-day adjuncts. This is not pneumonia.4
- Sore throatCentor/McIsaac still exist. Sage gargle is comfort. This is not epiglottitis.4
- Productive coughIvy and thyme have the product file. This is not pneumonia and not TB.4
- Influenza-like illness (adjunct)Oseltamivir when indicated, and supportive care. Elder and andrographis are cold-season adjuncts — not antivirals you hang a high-risk flu on.4
- COPD (adjunct / warning)Inhalers, oxygen, pulmonary rehab, and smoking cessation own COPD. Ivy and thyme are cough comfort. Ma huang is a hard no.4
- Laryngitis / hoarsenessVoice rest and time. Sage and marshmallow are gargle/sip comfort. Hoarseness >2–3 weeks is a cord, not a tea.4
- Post-nasal dripINCS, saline, and reflux/allergy thinking first. Plants are sensory comfort. This is not a silent aspiration skip in the frail.4
- Mild essential hypertension (adjunct)Guideline antihypertensives and lifestyle first. Hawthorn is a cardiac adjunct, not a lisinopril.3
- Mild hyperlipidemia (supportive)Statins save lives in the right ASCVD group. Red yeast rice is lovastatin with worse QC.3
- Benign palpitationsECG and trigger review first. Motherwort/linden are traditional calmatives — not antiarrhythmics.4
- Chronic venous insufficiencyCompression owns CVI. Aescin and gotu kola have human symptom data. This is not DVT.4
- Raynaud phenomenonKeep the core and hands warm. CCB when needed. Ginkgo and cayenne are weak adjuncts. Smoking cessation beats both.3
- Heart failure (warning)GDMT owns HFrEF. Hawthorn has mixed older data and is not a beta-blocker. Lily of the valley and foxglove are cardiac glycoside toxicity objects.4
- Intermittent claudication (adjunct)Walking, smoking cessation, and guideline PAD care own this. Ginkgo has mixed claudication data and a bleed cost next to antiplatelets.3
- Easy bruising (after workup)Meds, platelets, and abuse screen first. Venotonics are not a hematology workup.4
- Prediabetes / insulin resistanceWeight, protein, walking. Bitter melon and fenugreek are adjuncts with hypoglycemia potential.4
- Type 2 diabetes (adjunct)Do not replace insulin/SUs. Same glucose plants, higher hypoglycemia stakes.4
- Metabolic syndromeTreat the pieces (BP, glucose, weight, lipids). Plants are adjuncts to each piece.3
- Fatigue related to metabolic issuesFix sleep apnea, TSH, anemia, depression, and glucose first. Ginseng/ashwagandha are last.3
- Weight management (adjunct)Calories, GLP-1s when indicated, and sleep. Psyllium is satiety fiber. Stimulant 'fat burners' in this catalog are warning objects.3
- Hypothyroidism (warning)Levothyroxine owns this. Ashwagandha can move TSH. Kelp/iodine stacking is how people get arrhythmias. No plant replaces T4.3
- Primary hyperhidrosisAntiperspirant, iontophoresis, glycopyrrolate, Botox. Sage is a traditional antisudorific with a small file. Night sweats are a different page.2
- Osteopenia (adjunct)Weight-bearing load, protein, vitamin D/calcium, and, when indicated, antiresorptives. Red clover is mixed isoflavones — not a bisphosphonate.3
- Diabetic retinopathy (adjunct)Glucose, BP, lipids, and ophthalmology own this. Bilberry is anthocyanin folklore — not anti-VEGF.3
Skin
18- Atopic dermatitis / eczemaMoisturizer and steroid/TCS ladder first. Oatmeal and chamomile are adjunct soaks — watch allergy.4
- Mild psoriasisTopical steroid/vit D analogs first. Aloe and indigoid plants are adjunct; systemic disease needs derm.3
- Dry skinPetrolatum and humidity beat botanicals. Oat and oils are the plant-adjacent file.2
- Mild acneBenzoyl peroxide/retinoid first. Tea tree 5% has some RCT data and irritation.2
- Minor woundsIrrigation, tetanus, and closure when indicated. Calendula and gotu kola are intact-enough-skin adjuncts. This is not a bite or a diabetic ulcer.3
- Tinea pedisTopical allylamine/azole owns mycologic cure. Tea tree is slower, weaker, and allergenic.2
- Minor burnsCool water, then a dressing. Aloe inner gel is comfort for small superficial burns. This is not a TBSA calculation skip.3
- Herpes labialisOral antivirals at prodrome still win. Lemon balm topical has a small cold-sore file. This is not zoster.2
- Insect bites / stings (local)Remove the stinger, antihistamine, watch anaphylaxis. Witch hazel and oat are comfort. This is not cellulitis or Lyme skip.4
- RosaceaTrigger control and (when indicated) topical metronidazole/ivermectin/azelaic acid. Chamomile and peppermint can irritate. This is not acne-vulgaris benzoyl peroxide by default.4
- Seborrheic dermatitisAntifungal shampoos own this. Tea tree has some dandruff data and a contact-allergy cost. This is not ringworm of the scalp until you look.3
- Onychomycosis (adjunct)Terbinafine/itraconazole own true nail fungus after you confirm it. Tea tree is a weak topical adjunct, not a 12-week oral course.2
- Allergic contact dermatitisStop the allergen. Topical steroid still exists. Oat soothes. Tea tree is a common cause, not a treatment.3
- Acute urticaria (adjunct)Antihistamine and anaphylaxis screen first. Plants do not treat urticaria. Oat is itch comfort.2
- Vitiligo (adjunct)Phototherapy and topical calcineurin/steroid own repigmentation. Ginkgo has a small human file. This is not a bleach-cream skip.2
- Stasis dermatitisCompression and elevation own this. Venotonics are CVI adjuncts. This is not cellulitis and not DVT skip.5
- Radiation dermatitis (adjunct)Oncology skin protocols first. Calendula ointment has a human radiation-dermatitis file. Do not put metals or essential oils in the field without the team.3
- Telogen effluviumFind the trigger (illness, iron, thyroid, crash diet, new med). Saw palmetto is an androgenetic plant — usually the wrong tool here.3
- Primary dysmenorrheaNSAIDs and heat first. Ginger has the cleanest plant RCT file for menstrual cramps.6
- PMSChaste tree has the best PMS trial file. Calcium/lifestyle still matter.4
- Perimenopause symptomsHT is the evidence-based vasomotor treatment. Black cohosh has mixed data and a liver-injury file.4
- Mild PCOS supportMetformin, cycle management, and androgens are medical. Inositol is not a plant. Spearmint/cinnamon are modest adjuncts.3
- Cyclic mastalgiaWell-fitting bra and, when indicated, imaging. Chaste tree has a human mastalgia file. This is not a breast-mass skip.3
- Nausea of pregnancyOB algorithm (B6, doxylamine, ondansetron when indicated). Ginger has a human NVP file at modest doses. This is not hyperemesis skip.3
- Lactation supportLatch and milk removal own supply. Fenugreek is the folklore galactagogue with a glucose/maple-odor file. This is not a reason to skip IBCLC.3
- Endometriosis (adjunct)NSAIDs, hormones, and (when indicated) surgery own this. Ginger has a dysmenorrhea file borrowed for pain days. Plants do not treat implants.4
- Heavy menstrual bleeding (workup first)Hemoglobin, pregnancy, structural cause, and hormones/tranexamic acid own this. Astringent teas do not replace a FIB-4 of the uterus. Dong quai can worsen bleeding.4
- Vulvovaginal candidiasis (adjunct)Azoles own this after you are sure it is Candida. Tea tree and garlic in the vagina are how people land in the ED with chemical burns.3
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopauseVaginal estrogen owns GSM. No catalog plant reverses atrophy. Moisturizer first; calendula is external comfort.3
- Irregular cycles (adjunct)Pregnancy test, TSH, prolactin, PCOS logic. Chaste tree is a luteal/PMS plant — not a clomiphene.4
- Postpartum mood (adjunct)Screen. Treat. Do not let a tincture stand in for an SSRI when an SSRI is indicated. SJW is an interaction bomb in the fourth trimester.4
- Uterine fibroids (adjunct)Imaging, hemoglobin, and gyn options (hormonal, IR, surgery) own fibroids. No catalog plant shrinks myomas.3
- Uncomplicated cystitis (supportive)Antibiotics when indicated. Cranberry is prevention-leaning, not a substitute for treating acute pyelo.2
- Mild BPH symptomsRule out retention and cancer-range PSA/DRE as indicated. Saw palmetto has conflicting LUTS data.3
- Recurrent UTI preventionPost-coital/self-start strategies and vaginal estrogen when indicated. Cranberry PAC products have mixed prevention data — not pyelo treatment.2
- Chronic prostatitis / LUTS (adjunct)Culture, STI, and the chronic-pelvic-pain playbook. Saw palmetto is a BPH file borrowed here with humility. This is not acute bacterial prostatitis.3
- Overactive bladder (adjunct)Bladder training, constipation, and (when used) antimuscarinics/beta-3 agonists own OAB. Pumpkin seed/saw palmetto are BPH-adjacent folklore, not mirabegron.3
- Erectile dysfunction (adjunct / warning)CV risk, meds, and PDE5 inhibitors own this. Yohimbe is a toxicity object. Panax is not sildenafil.4
- Bladder pain syndrome / IC (adjunct)Pelvic PT, amitriptyline/bladder instillations when indicated. Uva-ursi is the wrong chronic plant. Marshmallow is a demulcent comfort.3
- Seasonal allergiesSame plant file as allergic rhinitis. INCS still first.3
- Mild rheumatoid arthritis (adjunct)DMARDs own RA. Turmeric/boswellia are symptom adjuncts — not methotrexate.3
- Chronic low-grade inflammationName the disease. 'Inflammation' is not a diagnosis. Culinary pattern beats extract stacks.3
- Post-COVID condition (adjunct)Time, pacing, and the named leftover (dysautonomia, cough, mood, PE workup). Rhodiola and ashwagandha are fatigue/stress adjuncts. This is not a hidden clot skip.4
- Allergic conjunctivitis (adjunct)Do not put plants in the eye. Oral butterbur/nettle are rhinitis plants borrowed here. Antihistamine drops still exist.3
- Cancer-related fatigue (adjunct)Treat anemia, depression, sleep, and the cancer. American ginseng has a human CRF file. This is not a hidden PE skip.4
- NAFLD / metabolic liver fatWeight and metabolic care dominate. Milk thistle is not a disease-modifying NAFLD drug.3
- Mild liver supportStop the toxin. Milk thistle is optional. Do not add hepatotoxic botanicals.2
- Alcohol-associated liver disease (warning)Abstinence owns this. Milk thistle is not a beer antidote. Kava, comfrey, and high-dose turmeric extract are how you stack DILI on DILI.4
- Chronic fatigue (after workup)Workup first (CBC, TSH, ferritin, sleep, mood, meds). Ginseng/ashwagandha last.3
- Stress-related physical symptomsSomatic tension, IBS-overlap, palpitations-with-normal-ECG. Treat the axis, not 12 plants.3
- General inflammation supportSame as chronic low-grade inflammation. Name a diagnosis when you can.3
- Poor appetite (after workup)Find cancer, depression, meds, and dentition. Gentian-type bitters are traditional. This is not a cachexia drug.4
- Convalescence / post-illness recoverySleep, protein, and the underlying illness. Ginseng and ashwagandha are fatigue/stress adjuncts. This is not a hidden PE/myocarditis skip.4
- Jet lag (adjunct)Light and time own this. Melatonin is not a plant. Valerian is a sleep-onset adjunct, not a circadian reset.4
- Altitude illness (adjunct)Descend. Acetazolamide/dexamethasone when indicated. Ginkgo has mixed AMS data. This is not HACE/HAPE herbal care.3
- Night sweats (after workup)Infection, cancer, meds, endocrine, menopause. Sage is an antisudorific for the leftover vasomotor picture — not a lymphoma workup.3