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Carpinus Caroliniana (Carpinus caroliniana)Various

Carpinus Caroliniana

Carpinus caroliniana

Carpinus caroliniana, commonly known as American Hornbeam, Blue Beech, Ironwood, or Musclewood, is a distinctive deciduous tree…

Inflammation (relief)Oxidative Stress (reduction)Minor Cuts (healing support)
Carthamnus Tinctorius (Carthamnus tinctorius)Various

Carthamnus Tinctorius

Carthamnus tinctorius

Carthamus tinctorius, commonly known as Safflower, is a thistle-like annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae…

DysmenorrheaAmenorrheaPostpartum pain
Cashew Tree (Anacardium occidentale)Anacardiaceae

Cashew Tree

Anacardium occidentale

The Cashew Tree (Anacardium occidentale), a prominent member of the Anacardiaceae family, is a medium-sized evergreen tree…

Oxidative StressBacterial InfectionsFungal Infections
Catananche Caerulea (Catananche caerulea)Various

Catananche Caerulea

Catananche caerulea

Catananche caerulea, widely known as Cupid's Dart, is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant. It belongs to the Asteraceae…

Inflammation (traditional)Oxidative Stress (traditional)Indigestion (traditional)
Catharanthus Roseus (Catharanthus roseus)Apocynaceae

Catharanthus Roseus

Catharanthus roseus

Catharanthus roseus, commonly known as Madagascar Periwinkle, Nayantara, or Sadabahar, is an evergreen herbaceous perennial…

Cancer (various types)Diabetes MellitusWounds
Cathedral Bells (Cobaea scandens)Polemoniaceae

Cathedral Bells

Cobaea scandens

Cobaea scandens, widely recognized as Cathedral Bells or the Cup-and-Saucer Vine, is a captivating perennial climbing vine…

Inflammation (minor, theoretical)Oxidative damage (potential support)Immune system support (inferred from constituents)
Catmint (Nepeta racemosa)Lamiaceae

Catmint

Nepeta racemosa

Catmint, scientifically known as Nepeta racemosa, is an enchanting perennial herbaceous plant. It belongs to the expansive…

AnxietyInsomniaIndigestion
Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea botrytis)Brassicaceae

Cauliflower

Brassica oleracea botrytis

Cauliflower, formally known as Brassica oleracea var. botrytis, is an annual plant of significant agricultural and nutritional…

Oxidative stressChronic inflammationDigestive irregularity
Ceanothus (Ceanothus thyrsiflorus)Rhamnaceae

Ceanothus

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus, commonly known as California lilac, Blueblossom, or Blue Mountain Lilac, is a versatile and visually…

CoughsBronchitisLymphatic congestion
Ceanothus Americanus (Ceanothus americanus)Rhamnaceae

Ceanothus Americanus

Ceanothus americanus

Ceanothus americanus, commonly known as Red Root or New Jersey Tea, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to eastern and central…

Lymphatic congestionEnlarged spleenRespiratory infections
Celastrus Orbiculatus (Celastrus orbiculatus)Various

Celastrus Orbiculatus

Celastrus orbiculatus

Celastrus orbiculatus, commonly known as Oriental Bittersweet or Asian Bittersweet, is a vigorous, deciduous woody vine. It…

InflammationOxidative stressRheumatoid arthritis
Celeriac (Apium graveolens rapaceum)Apiaceae

Celeriac

Apium graveolens rapaceum

Celeriac, scientifically known as Apium graveolens rapaceum, is a distinctive biennial plant cultivated primarily for its…

InflammationOxidative StressDigestive Issues
Centaurea Dealbata (Centaurea dealbata)Various

Centaurea Dealbata

Centaurea dealbata

Centaurea Dealbata, commonly known as Persian Cornflower or Whitewash Cornflower, is an exquisite perennial herb belonging to…

InflammationOxidative StressDigestive Discomfort
Centaurea Macrocephala (Centaurea macrocephala)Various

Centaurea Macrocephala

Centaurea macrocephala

Centaurea macrocephala, commonly known as Giant Knapweed, is a striking perennial herbaceous plant. It belongs to the Asteraceae…

InflammationOxidative stressIndigestion
Centaurea Montana (Centaurea montana)Asteraceae

Centaurea Montana

Centaurea montana

Centaurea montana, commonly known as mountain cornflower, perennial bachelor's button, or mountain bluet, is a robust herbaceous…

Digestive discomfort (bitter tonic effects, based on genus)Wound healing (topical applications, based on genus)Antiseptic applications (based on genus phytochemistry)
Cerastium Tomentosum (Cerastium tomentosum)Various

Cerastium Tomentosum

Cerastium tomentosum

Cerastium tomentosum, widely known as Snow-in-summer, is a distinctive low-growing herbaceous perennial belonging to the…

Minor InflammationOxidative StressDigestive Discomfort
Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides)Plumbaginaceae

Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides, commonly known as Bluebell Creeper, Hardy Plumbago, or Leadwort, is a resilient perennial…

No established diseases curedPrimarily ornamental, not a traditional medicinal plant for specific diseases.Potential research area: Oxidative stress (due to antioxidants)
Chaerophyllum Hirsutum (Chaerophyllum hirsutum)Various

Chaerophyllum Hirsutum

Chaerophyllum hirsutum

Chaerophyllum hirsutum, commonly known as Hairy Chervil, is a captivating herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apiaceae family,…

Inflammation (minor)Digestive discomfortOxidative stress (support)
Chamaemelum Nobile (Chamaemelum nobile)Asteraceae

Chamaemelum Nobile

Chamaemelum nobile

Chamaemelum nobile, commonly known as Roman Chamomile or English Chamomile, is a delightful perennial herbaceous plant belonging…

AnxietyInsomniaIndigestion
Chelone Glabra (Chelone glabra)Plantaginaceae

Chelone Glabra

Chelone glabra

Chelone glabra, commonly known as white turtlehead or balmony, is a striking perennial herbaceous plant. It is native to the…

ConstipationIndigestionLiver sluggishness
Chelone Lyonii (Chelone lyonii)Plantaginaceae

Chelone Lyonii

Chelone lyonii

Chelone lyonii, also known as eastern turtlehead or pink turtlehead, is an herbaceous perennial native to the southeastern…

Liver Congestion (traditional C. glabra use)Biliary Stasis (traditional C. glabra use)Constipation (traditional C. glabra use)
Cherry Blossom (Prunus serrulata)Rosaceae

Cherry Blossom

Prunus serrulata

Prunus serrulata, commonly known as the Cherry Blossom or Japanese Flowering Cherry, is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree…

Skin aging (supports anti-aging)Inflammatory skin conditions (helps soothe)Oxidative stress (antioxidant support)
Cherry Tree (Prunus avium)Rosaceae

Cherry Tree

Prunus avium

The Cherry Tree, known scientifically as Prunus avium, is a distinguished deciduous tree in the Rosaceae family. People commonly…

GoutArthritisInsomnia
Chilopsis Linearis (Chilopsis linearis)Bignoniaceae

Chilopsis Linearis

Chilopsis linearis

Chilopsis linearis, commonly known as Desert Willow or Flowering Willow, is a captivating, deciduous small tree or large shrub.…

Skin irritationsMild digestive discomfortCommon cold symptoms