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Mexican Orange Blossom (Choisya ternata)Rutaceae

Mexican Orange Blossom

Choisya ternata

Choisya ternata, commonly known as Mexican orange blossom or Mexican mock orange, is a distinguished evergreen shrub. It belongs…

Not documented for treating specific human diseasesSupports mental well-being through garden aestheticsPromotes relaxation via aromatic compounds (external use)
Million Bells (Calibrachoa × hybrida)Solanaceae

Million Bells

Calibrachoa × hybrida

Million Bells, botanically recognized as Calibrachoa × hybrida, is a celebrated ornamental plant, often admired for its prolific…

Oxidative stress (potential mitigation)Bacterial infections (research interest)Fungal infections (research interest)
Miniature Rose (Rosa chinensis minima)Rosaceae

Miniature Rose

Rosa chinensis minima

The Miniature Rose, scientifically designated as Rosa chinensis minima, is a charming and compact cultivar group within the…

Oxidative stressInflammationMinor infections
Mint (Mentha spp.)Lamiaceae

Mint

Mentha spp.

Mint Garden, encompassing various species within the Mentha genus (Mentha spp.), is a highly aromatic perennial herb belonging…

IndigestionNauseaBloating
Missouri Evening Primrose (Oenothera macrocarpa)Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)

Missouri Evening Primrose

Oenothera macrocarpa

Oenothera macrocarpa, commonly known as the Missouri evening primrose or Bigfruit evening primrose, is a striking North American…

Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)Cyclical Mastalgia (Breast Pain)
Mitella Diphylla (Mitella diphylla)Various

Mitella Diphylla

Mitella diphylla

Mitella diphylla, commonly known as Two-leaved Miterwort or Bishop's Cap, is an enchanting perennial herb belonging to the…

Minor Wounds (topical)Skin Irritations (topical)Sore Throats (traditional)
Mock Orange (Philadelphus coronarius)Hydrangeaceae

Mock Orange

Philadelphus coronarius

Philadelphus coronarius, commonly known as Mock Orange, is a captivating deciduous shrub belonging to the Hydrangeaceae family.…

Minor skin irritations (topical)Localized inflammation (topical, folk)Skin cleansing (external)
Monarda Fistulosa (Monarda fistulosa)Lamiaceae (Mint family)

Monarda Fistulosa

Monarda fistulosa

Monarda fistulosa, commonly known as Wild Bergamot or Bee Balm, is an enchanting herbaceous perennial belonging to the…

CoughsColdsFevers
Moonflower (Ipomoea alba)Convolvulaceae

Moonflower

Ipomoea alba

Ipomoea alba is commonly known as Moonflower or Night-blooming Morning Glory. It is a robust, twining perennial vine in the…

Constipation (severe)Inflammation (topical)Minor wounds
Moonshine Yarrow (Achillea moonshine)Asteraceae

Moonshine Yarrow

Achillea moonshine

Achillea 'Moonshine', a distinguished cultivar of the widely recognized Achillea millefolium, proudly belongs to the expansive…

Common cold symptomsmild feversdigestive discomfort
Moraea Polystachya (Moraea polystachya)Various

Moraea Polystachya

Moraea polystachya

Moraea polystachya, commonly known as the African iris, blue tulp, or poison moraea, is a captivating perennial geophyte…

inflammatory conditionswoundssores
Moss Rose (Portulaca grandiflora)Portulacaceae

Moss Rose

Portulaca grandiflora

Portulaca grandiflora, commonly known as moss rose, rose moss, or eleven o'clock, is a captivating succulent annual or…

Oxidative stressInflammationMinor cuts
Mukdenia Rossii (Mukdenia rossii)Various

Mukdenia Rossii

Mukdenia rossii

Mukdenia rossii, commonly known as Mukdenia or Manchurian Mukdenia, is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant native to the…

Antioxidant propertiesAnti-inflammatory effectsCardiovascular health support
Musa Basjoo (Musa basjoo)Musaceae

Musa Basjoo

Musa basjoo

Musa basjoo, commonly known as the Japanese Fiber Banana or Hardy Banana, is a fascinating and surprisingly resilient plant. It…

InflammationIndigestionDigestive discomfort
Muscari Armeniacum (Muscari armeniacum)Asparagaceae

Muscari Armeniacum

Muscari armeniacum

Muscari armeniacum, commonly known as Armenian Grape Hyacinth, is a charming and popular spring-flowering bulbous perennial…

Oxidative stress-related conditionsInflammatory conditions (symptomatic relief)Edema (mild diuretic support)
Myosotis Scorpioides (Myosotis scorpioides)Boraginaceae

Myosotis Scorpioides

Myosotis scorpioides

Myosotis scorpioides, commonly known as the True Forget-me-not or Water Forget-me-not, is an enchanting perennial herbaceous…

Minor skin irritationsMild inflammationCommon coughs (traditional)
Myosotis Sylvatica (Myosotis sylvatica)Boraginaceae

Myosotis Sylvatica

Myosotis sylvatica

Myosotis sylvatica, commonly known as the Wood Forget-me-not, is a delightful herbaceous perennial belonging to the Boraginaceae…

Lung problems (traditional, unsafe for modern use)Nosebleeds (traditional, unsafe for modern use)Skin irritations (historical topical use, extreme caution)
Nandina (Nandina domestica)Berberidaceae

Nandina

Nandina domestica

Nandina domestica, commonly known as Heavenly Bamboo or Sacred Bamboo, is an elegant evergreen shrub. It is native to the…

Gastrointestinal infections (traditional)Inflammatory conditions (traditional)Bacterial infections (potential from berberine)
Nassella Tenuissima (Nassella tenuissima)Poaceae

Nassella Tenuissima

Nassella tenuissima

Nassella tenuissima, commonly known as Mexican feather grass or ponytail grass, is an exceptionally graceful ornamental…

Drought toleranceErosion controlLow maintenance landscaping
Nemesia Strumosa (Nemesia strumosa)Scrophulariaceae (Figwort family)

Nemesia Strumosa

Nemesia strumosa

Nemesia strumosa, commonly known as Cape Jewels, Nemesia, or Pouch Nemesia, is a captivating annual flowering plant indigenous…

Antioxidant Support (potential research area)Anti-inflammatory Research (potential research area)Antimicrobial Screening (potential research area)
Nemophila Menziesii (Nemophila menziesii)Various

Nemophila Menziesii

Nemophila menziesii

Nemophila Menziesii, universally cherished as Baby Blue Eyes, is a captivating annual wildflower indigenous to the sun-drenched…

Mild StressAnxiety (situational)Mood Imbalances (situational)
Neomarica Gracilis (Neomarica gracilis)Iridaceae

Neomarica Gracilis

Neomarica gracilis

Neomarica gracilis, widely recognized as the Walking Iris or Apostle Plant, is a captivating herbaceous perennial belonging to…

No documented medicinal uses for Neomarica gracilisNot traditionally used for treating human ailmentsPrimarily valued for ornamental purposes
Nepeta Faassenii (Nepeta faassenii)Lamiaceae

Nepeta Faassenii

Nepeta faassenii

Nepeta faassenii, commonly known as Catmint or Faassen's Catmint, is a widely cherished herbaceous perennial belonging to the…

Mild AnxietyNervous TensionInsomnia (mild)
Nepeta Walker Low (Nepeta x faassenii Walkers Low)Lamiaceae

Nepeta Walker Low

Nepeta x faassenii Walkers Low

Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low,' commonly known as 'Walker's Low' Catmint, is an esteemed herbaceous perennial within the…

None directly for this cultivar (primarily ornamental)Anxiety (traditional use of related Nepeta species)Insomnia (traditional use of related Nepeta species)