Herbal Leaves from A–Z Around the World (Africa, Asia & Beyond)
Herbal leaves have been used for centuries across different cultures for medicinal, nutritional, spiritual, and culinary purposes. From African traditional medicine to Asian herbal remedies and Western natural health practices, plant leaves remain a cornerstone of natural healing. Below is a comprehensive A–Z list of well-known herbal leaves used globally.
A
- Aloe Vera Leaf
- African Basil (Scent Leaf – Ocimum gratissimum)
- Ashwagandha Leaf
- Artemisia (Wormwood) Leaf
- Alfalfa Leaf
B
- Basil Leaf
- Bay Leaf
- Bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina)
- Bamboo Leaf
- Betel Leaf
C
- Curry Leaf
- Coriander Leaf (Cilantro)
- Catnip Leaf
- Cassava Leaf
- Centella (Gotu Kola) Leaf
D
- Dandelion Leaf
- Drumstick Leaf (Moringa Leaf)
- Damiana Leaf
- Dock Leaf
- Dill Leaf
E
- Eucalyptus Leaf
- Epazote Leaf
- Ethiopian Kale Leaf
- Ewe Abamoda Leaf (West Africa)
F
- Fenugreek Leaf
- Fig Leaf
- Feverfew Leaf
- False Daisy (Eclipta alba) Leaf
- Fennel Leaf
G
- Guava Leaf
- Ginkgo Leaf
- Green Tea Leaf
- Ginger Leaf
- Grape Leaf
H
- Holy Basil (Tulsi) Leaf
- Hibiscus Leaf
- Horehound Leaf
- Hemp Leaf
- Henna Leaf
I
- Indian Borage Leaf
- Ivy Leaf
- Ice Plant Leaf
- Iroko Leaf
J
- Jasmine Leaf
- Jute Leaf (Corchorus olitorius)
- Jewelweed Leaf
- Jackfruit Leaf
K
- Kalanchoe Leaf
- Kaffir Lime Leaf
- Kale Leaf
- Knotweed Leaf
- Khat Leaf
L
- Lemongrass Leaf
- Lavender Leaf
- Lemon Balm Leaf
- Loquat Leaf
- Licorice Leaf
M
- Mint Leaf
- Moringa Leaf
- Mango Leaf
- Mulberry Leaf
- Mugwort Leaf
N
- Neem Leaf
- Nettle Leaf
- Noni Leaf
- Nasturtium Leaf
O
- Oregano Leaf
- Olive Leaf
- Okra Leaf
- Onion Leaf
- Oleander Leaf
P
- Pawpaw (Papaya) Leaf
- Plantain Leaf
- Peppermint Leaf
- Parsley Leaf
- Pandan Leaf
- Pumpkin Leaf
Q
- Quassia Leaf
- Queen of the Night Leaf
- Quince Leaf
R
- Rosemary Leaf
- Raspberry Leaf
- Rue Leaf
- Red Sorrel Leaf
- Roselle Leaf
S
- Sage Leaf
- Stevia Leaf
- Soursop Leaf
- Senna Leaf
- Shiso Leaf
T
- Thyme Leaf
- Tea Leaf (Camellia sinensis)
- Turmeric Leaf
- Taro Leaf
- Tulsi Leaf
U
- Ugu Leaf (Fluted Pumpkin)
- Uva Ursi Leaf
- Uziza Leaf (Piper guineense)
V
- Vervain Leaf
- Violet Leaf
- Vanilla Leaf
- Velvet Leaf
W
- Waterleaf
- Wheatgrass Leaf
- White Sage Leaf
- Willow Leaf
X
- Xylopia Leaf
- Xhosa Dream Herb Leaf
Y
- Yarrow Leaf
- Yellow Dock Leaf
- Yerba Mate Leaf
Z
- Zobo Leaf (Hibiscus)
- Ziziphus Leaf
- Zanthoxylum Leaf
Final Notes
Herbal leaves play an essential role in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and African ethnomedicine. While many of these herbs are beneficial, proper identification and safe usage are important.