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Glory Bell (Wahlenbergia schrad.)Campanulaceae

Glory Bell

Wahlenbergia schrad.

Wahlenbergia gloriosa, commonly known as the Royal Bluebell, is a captivating herbaceous perennial native to the alpine and…

Inflammation (hypothetical support)Oxidative Stress (hypothetical support)Respiratory Conditions (hypothetical support)
Gnaphalium Obtusifolium (Gnaphalium obtusifolium)Asteraceae

Gnaphalium Obtusifolium

Gnaphalium obtusifolium

Gnaphalium obtusifolium, commonly known as Sweet Everlasting or Fragrant Cudweed, is an aromatic herbaceous plant native to a…

CoughsColdsBronchitis
Goat's Beard (Aruncus dioicus)Rosaceae

Goat's Beard

Aruncus dioicus

Aruncus dioicus, commonly known as Goat's Beard or Bride's Feathers, is a majestic herbaceous perennial belonging to the…

FeversDiarrheaStomach pains
Golden Alexander (Zizia aurea)Apiaceae

Golden Alexander

Zizia aurea

Zizia aurea is commonly known as golden alexanders, golden zizia, or meadow parsnip. It is an enduring herbaceous perennial. The…

HeadachesFeversGeneral pain
Golden Dewdrop (Duranta erecta)Verbenaceae

Golden Dewdrop

Duranta erecta

Duranta erecta, widely recognized as golden dewdrop, sky flower, or pigeon berry, is an evergreen, perennial shrub belonging to…

Skin irritations (external)Minor wounds (topical)Insect repellent (external)
Goldenrain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata)Sapindaceae

Goldenrain Tree

Koelreuteria paniculata

Koelreuteria paniculata, commonly known as the Golden Rain Tree, is an elegant deciduous tree belonging to the Sapindaceae…

InflammationBruisesSprains
Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis)Asteraceae

Goldenrod

Solidago canadensis

Goldenrod, scientifically known as Solidago canadensis, is a robust and resilient herbaceous perennial native to a vast range…

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) supportKidney Stones (prevention support)Bladder Inflammation (Cystitis) relief
Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa)Grossulariaceae

Gooseberry

Ribes uva-crispa

Gooseberry, scientifically known as Ribes uva-crispa, is a captivating species of deciduous flowering shrub. It belongs to the…

ConstipationOxidative StressVitamin C Deficiency
Gooseneck Loosestrife (Lysimachia clethroides)Primulaceae

Gooseneck Loosestrife

Lysimachia clethroides

Lysimachia clethroides, commonly known as Gooseneck Loosestrife or Shepherd's Crook, is an elegant perennial herb in the…

Urinary Tract Infections (symptomatic relief)EdemaSkin Inflammations
Grandiflora Rose (Rosa grandiflora)Rosaceae

Grandiflora Rose

Rosa grandiflora

The Grandiflora Rose, scientifically known as Rosa grandiflora, is a distinct and celebrated class of hybrid roses. Breeders…

ColdsFluScurvy
Grapefruit Tree (Citrus paradisi)Rutaceae

Grapefruit Tree

Citrus paradisi

The Grapefruit Tree, scientifically known as Citrus paradisi, is a distinctive subtropical evergreen citrus tree belonging to…

Oxidative StressVitamin C DeficiencyHigh Cholesterol
Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica)Campanulaceae

Great Blue Lobelia

Lobelia siphilitica

Lobelia siphilitica, commonly known as Great Blue Lobelia or Blue Cardinal Flower, is a captivating herbaceous perennial…

Bronchitis (traditional)Asthma (traditional)Coughs (traditional)
Greater Periwinkle (Vinca major)Apocynaceae

Greater Periwinkle

Vinca major

Vinca major, commonly known as Bigleaf Periwinkle or Greater Periwinkle, is a vigorous and attractive evergreen groundcover that…

Cerebral insufficiencyMemory impairmentVertigo
Griselinia Littoralis (Griselinia littoralis)Griseliniaceae

Griselinia Littoralis

Griselinia littoralis

Griselinia littoralis, commonly known as Kapuka or New Zealand broadleaf, is an iconic and highly resilient evergreen shrub or…

Oxidative StressInflammationMinor Wounds
Gypsophila Paniculata (Gypsophila paniculata)Caryophyllaceae

Gypsophila Paniculata

Gypsophila paniculata

Gypsophila paniculata, widely recognized as Baby's Breath, is an exquisite herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae…

Coughs (traditional)Bronchitis (traditional)Respiratory Congestion (traditional)
Hacquetia Epipactis (Hacquetia epipactis)Various

Hacquetia Epipactis

Hacquetia epipactis

Hacquetia Epipactis, commonly known as Goldenlocks or Slovenian Hacquetia, is a captivating, low-growing perennial herb endemic…

No documented therapeutic applications for specific diseasesLack of research on disease-curing propertiesNo traditional or modern evidence of treating conditions
Hakone Grass (Hakonechloa macra)Poaceae

Hakone Grass

Hakonechloa macra

Hakonechloa macra, commonly known as Japanese Forest Grass or Hakone Grass, is an exceptionally graceful and ornamental…

Indigestion (mild)Minor Skin IrritationsOxidative Stress (cellular)
Hardy Geranium (Geranium sanguineum)Geraniaceae

Hardy Geranium

Geranium sanguineum

Hardy Geranium, scientifically known as Geranium sanguineum, is an herbaceous perennial in the Geraniaceae family. It is native…

DiarrheaMinor CutsScrapes
Harlequin Flower (Sparaxis tricolor)Iridaceae

Harlequin Flower

Sparaxis tricolor

Sparaxis tricolor, commonly known as Wand Flower or Harlequin Flower, is a captivating cormous perennial belonging to the…

Not applicable - ornamental plant
Heart-leaved Aster (Aster cordifolius)Asteraceae

Heart-leaved Aster

Aster cordifolius

Aster cordifolius is commonly known as Blue Wood Aster or Heart-Leaved Aster. It is a captivating perennial wildflower in the…

RheumatismJoint PainInflammation
Hebe Speciosa (Hebe speciosa)Plantaginaceae

Hebe Speciosa

Hebe speciosa

Hebe speciosa, widely recognized as the Showy Hebe or New Zealand Hebe, is an exquisite evergreen shrub indigenous to the…

No specific human diseases are documented to be cured by Hebe speciosaNot traditionally used for therapeutic human conditionsLacks clinical evidence for disease treatment in humans
Hedychium Coronarium (Hedychium coronarium)Zingiberaceae

Hedychium Coronarium

Hedychium coronarium

Hedychium coronarium is widely recognized as White Ginger Lily or Butterfly Ginger. It is an exquisite perennial plant…

AsthmaBronchitisCoughs
Hedysarum Coronarium (Hedysarum coronarium)Various

Hedysarum Coronarium

Hedysarum coronarium

Hedysarum coronarium, widely recognized as Sulla or French Honeysuckle, is a captivating herbaceous perennial legume indigenous…

Oxidative StressInflammationDigestive Disorders
Helenium Autumnale (Helenium autumnale)Various

Helenium Autumnale

Helenium autumnale

Helenium autumnale, commonly known as Common Sneezeweed or Autumn Sneezeweed, is a robust perennial herbaceous plant indigenous…

Nasal Congestion (historical, sternutatory use)Headache (historical, associated with congestion)Intestinal Parasites (traditional, highly cautioned)