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Justicia Carnea (Justicia carnea)Various

Justicia Carnea

Justicia carnea

Justicia carnea, commonly known as Brazilian Plume Flower, Flamingo Flower, or Jacobinia, is an evergreen perennial shrub in the…

InflammationOxidative StressMinor Infections
Kale (Brassica oleracea acephala)Brassicaceae

Kale

Brassica oleracea acephala

Kale, botanically known as Brassica oleracea var. acephala, is a distinguished member of the Brassicaceae family, encompassing a…

Oxidative stressChronic inflammationHypercholesterolemia
Kentucky Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea)Fabaceae

Kentucky Yellowwood

Cladrastis kentukea

Cladrastis kentukea, commonly known as the Kentucky yellowwood or American yellowwood, is a captivating deciduous tree…

Oxidative Stress (potential antioxidant action)Inflammation (potential anti-inflammatory effects)Minor Skin Irritations (potential astringent properties)
Kerria (Kerria japonica)Rosaceae

Kerria

Kerria japonica

Kerria japonica, commonly known as Japanese Kerria or Japanese Rose, is the sole species within the genus Kerria, belonging to…

Fever (traditional)Skin rashes (topical, traditional)Inflammation (traditional)
King Protea (Protea cynaroides)Proteaceae

King Protea

Protea cynaroides

Protea cynaroides, widely recognized as the King Protea, is an emblematic species native to the Cape Floristic Region of South…

InflammationOxidative stressMinor wounds
Kirengeshoma Palmata (Kirengeshoma palmata)Hydrangeaceae

Kirengeshoma Palmata

Kirengeshoma palmata

Kirengeshoma palmata, commonly known as Yellow Wax Bells, is an elegant herbaceous perennial belonging to the Hydrangeaceae…

Not applicable; primarily an ornamental plant.No known medicinal uses or cures.Primarily cultivated for aesthetic purposes.
Kiwi Vine (Actinidia deliciosa)Actinidiaceae

Kiwi Vine

Actinidia deliciosa

The Kiwi Vine (Actinidia deliciosa) is a robust, deciduous, woody climbing vine in the Actinidiaceae family. It is native to the…

ConstipationVitamin C DeficiencyOxidative Stress
Knautia (Knautia macedonica)Caprifoliaceae (formerly Dipsacaceae)

Knautia

Knautia macedonica

Knautia macedonica, commonly known as Macedonian Scabious or Crimson Scabious, is an attractive herbaceous perennial belonging…

No established medicinal claimsPrimarily ornamentalSupports ecosystem health
Kniphofia Uvaria (Kniphofia uvaria)Asphodelaceae

Kniphofia Uvaria

Kniphofia uvaria

Kniphofia uvaria, commonly known as Red Hot Poker or Torch Lily, is a striking perennial herb native to the grasslands, rocky…

Minor WoundsSkin IrritationsInflammation
Kniphofia Yellow (Kniphofia ice Queen)Asphodelaceae

Kniphofia Yellow

Kniphofia ice Queen

Kniphofia 'Ice Queen', a distinguished cultivar within the genus Kniphofia and belonging to the family Asphodelaceae, is…

Inflammation (minor)Minor WoundsSkin Irritations
Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea gongylodes)Brassicaceae

Kohlrabi

Brassica oleracea gongylodes

Kohlrabi, scientifically known as Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes, is a distinctive biennial vegetable in the Brassicaceae…

ConstipationVitamin C deficiencyOxidative stress
Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa)Cornaceae

Kousa Dogwood

Cornus kousa

Cornus kousa, widely known as the Kousa dogwood or Japanese dogwood, is a distinguished deciduous shrub or small tree. It is…

DiarrheaDysenteryInflammation
Kumquat (Fortunella margarita)Rutaceae

Kumquat

Fortunella margarita

Kumquats, scientifically known as Fortunella margarita, are distinct members of the Rutaceae family. Their small, oval-shaped…

Common ColdInfluenza (symptomatic relief)Constipation
Lachenalia Aloides (Lachenalia aloides)Various

Lachenalia Aloides

Lachenalia aloides

Lachenalia aloides, commonly recognized as the 'Cape Hyacinth' or 'Cape Cowslip', is a visually striking geophyte belonging to…

Minor inflammationOxidative stress (cellular)Minor bacterial infections
Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis)Rosaceae

Lady's Mantle

Alchemilla mollis

Alchemilla mollis, widely recognized as Lady's Mantle, is a beloved herbaceous perennial belonging to the extensive Rosaceae…

DysmenorrheaMenorrhagiaMenopausal symptoms
Lambs Ear (Stachys byzantina)Lamiaceae

Lambs Ear

Stachys byzantina

Stachys byzantina, commonly known as Lamb's Ear, is a distinctive herbaceous perennial belonging to the Lamiaceae family,…

Minor cutsScrapesInsect bites
Lamium (Lamium maculatum)Lamiaceae

Lamium

Lamium maculatum

Lamium maculatum, commonly known as Spotted Dead-nettle or Spotted Henbit, is a charming perennial herbaceous species belonging…

Minor cuts and scrapesSkin irritationsMinor inflammation
Lantana Camara (Lantana camara)Verbenaceae

Lantana Camara

Lantana camara

Lantana camara, commonly known as Spanish flag, wild sage, or red-white-and-blue, is a robust and often invasive evergreen shrub…

FeverColdsFlu
Large-flowered bellwort (Uvularia grandiflora)Colchicaceae

Large-flowered bellwort

Uvularia grandiflora

Uvularia grandiflora is commonly known as Large-flowered Bellwort or Merrybells. It is an enchanting herbaceous perennial in the…

Sore ThroatCoughsFevers
Larkspur (Consolida ajacis)Ranunculaceae

Larkspur

Consolida ajacis

Larkspur, scientifically known as Consolida ajacis and sometimes referred to by its synonym Delphinium consolida, is a…

Minor SprainsMuscle AchesTension Headaches (topical)
Lathyrus Latifolius (Lathyrus latifolius)Various

Lathyrus Latifolius

Lathyrus latifolius

Lathyrus latifolius, commonly known as Perennial Sweet Pea or Everlasting Pea, is a robust, herbaceous perennial climbing plant.…

No medicinal usesNot for therapeutic purposesCauses Lathyrism
Lathyrus Vernus (Lathyrus vernus)Fabaceae

Lathyrus Vernus

Lathyrus vernus

Lathyrus vernus, commonly known as the spring vetchling or early everlasting pea, is an elegant herbaceous perennial belonging…

No diseases cured (toxic plant)Not for internal useOrnamental use only
Lead Plant (Amorpha canescens)Fabaceae

Lead Plant

Amorpha canescens

Amorpha canescens, universally known as Leadplant, is a resilient perennial subshrub native to the vast tallgrass prairies of…

Pinworms (traditional)Eczema (traditional)Rheumatism (traditional)
Leek (Allium ampeloprasum)Amaryllidaceae (formerly Liliaceae)

Leek

Allium ampeloprasum

Leek, scientifically known as Allium ampeloprasum, is a distinguished member of the Amaryllidaceae family, a lineage it shares…

Hypercholesterolemia (supportive)Hypertension (supportive)Constipation