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Nerine (Nerine bowdenii)Amaryllidaceae

Nerine

Nerine bowdenii

Nerine bowdenii, commonly known as the Cape pink or autumn blooming lily, is a distinguished bulbous perennial native to the…

No direct traditional medicinal use for disease treatmentPotential for neurodegenerative disease research (via Amaryllidaceae alkaloids)Potential for antiviral agent development (via Amaryllidaceae alkaloids)
New Guinea Impatiens (Impatiens hawkeri)Balsaminaceae

New Guinea Impatiens

Impatiens hawkeri

New Guinea Impatiens, scientifically known as Impatiens hawkeri, is a highly popular and aesthetically pleasing plant. It is a…

None documented for this specific speciesNot applicable for human medicinal useOrnamental plant use only
New Zealand flax (Phormium tenax)Asphodelaceae

New Zealand flax

Phormium tenax

Phormium tenax, commonly recognized as New Zealand Flax or harakeke, is a visually striking evergreen perennial native to the…

Minor CutsAbrasionsSkin Inflammation
Nigella (Nigella damascena)Ranunculaceae

Nigella

Nigella damascena

Nigella damascena, commonly known as Love-in-a-mist, is an enchanting annual flowering plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae…

Indigestion (mild)FlatulenceBloating
Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius)Rosaceae

Ninebark

Physocarpus opulifolius

Physocarpus opulifolius, commonly known as common ninebark or eastern ninebark, is a robust deciduous shrub native to a wide…

Fevers (traditional)Inflammation (traditional)Wounds (traditional)
Nolina Microcarpa (Nolina microcarpa)Asparagaceae

Nolina Microcarpa

Nolina microcarpa

Nolina microcarpa, commonly known as Sacahuista or Southwestern Beargrass, is a remarkably resilient and visually distinctive…

Minor inflammatory conditionsOxidative stressMinor bacterial infections
Nordmann Fir (Abies nordmanniana)Pinaceae

Nordmann Fir

Abies nordmanniana

Abies nordmanniana, commonly known as the Nordmann Fir or Caucasian Fir, is a majestic evergreen coniferous tree belonging to…

Common cold symptomsBronchitis (symptomatic relief)Cough (symptomatic relief)
Nymphaea (Nymphaea hybrid)Nymphaeaceae

Nymphaea

Nymphaea hybrid

The Nymphaea Garden, a captivating hybrid within the Nymphaea genus, is widely cherished as a water lily, renowned for its…

AnxietyInsomniaInflammation
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia)Hydrangeaceae

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia

Hydrangea quercifolia, commonly known as the oakleaf hydrangea, is a truly distinctive and captivating deciduous shrub…

Kidney StonesBladder StonesUrinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana)Lamiaceae

Obedient Plant

Physostegia virginiana

Physostegia virginiana, commonly known as obedient plant or false dragonhead, is a captivating perennial wildflower native to…

InflammationOxidative StressIndigestion
Odontonema Cuspidatum (Odontonema cuspidatum)Various

Odontonema Cuspidatum

Odontonema cuspidatum

Odontonema cuspidatum, widely recognized by its common names Firespike, Cardinal's Guard, or Toothed Lance, is a visually…

No Clinically Proven EfficacyUnresearched Therapeutic ApplicationsPotential Antioxidant Support (Unverified)
Oenothera Fireworks (Oenothera fruticosa)Onagraceae

Oenothera Fireworks

Oenothera fruticosa

Oenothera 'Fireworks', a captivating cultivar of Oenothera fruticosa, is a vibrant perennial celebrated for its profusion of…

Eczema symptomsPsoriasis symptomsPremenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Ohio Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis)Commelinaceae (Spiderwort Family)

Ohio Spiderwort

Tradescantia ohiensis

Tradescantia ohiensis, commonly known as Ohio Spiderwort, is a herbaceous perennial native to eastern and central North America.…

Not applicable - ornamental plant
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)Malvaceae (Mallow family)

Okra

Abelmoschus esculentus

Okra, scientifically known as Abelmoschus esculentus, is a fascinating warm-season annual in the Malvaceae family, commonly…

ConstipationIndigestionHigh Cholesterol
Oleander (Nerium oleander)Apocynaceae

Oleander

Nerium oleander

Nerium oleander, commonly known as Oleander, is a robust, evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to the Apocynaceae family,…

Cardiac Arrhythmias (historical, extremely toxic, purified compounds only)Congestive Heart Failure (historical, extremely toxic, purified compounds only)Cancer (investigational, purified compounds in preclinical studies)
Onobrychis Viciifolia (Onobrychis viciifolia)Various

Onobrychis Viciifolia

Onobrychis viciifolia

Onobrychis Viciifolia, commonly known as Sainfoin, is a remarkable perennial herbaceous legume belonging to the Fabaceae family,…

Gastrointestinal Parasitosis (in ruminants)Ruminant BloatNutrient Deficiencies (in livestock)
Opuntia (Opuntia ficus-indica)Cactaceae

Opuntia

Opuntia ficus-indica

Opuntia ficus-indica, widely known as the prickly pear cactus or Indian fig opuntia, is a prominent succulent perennial…

Type 2 DiabetesHyperlipidemiaInflammation
Orange Jessamine (Murraya paniculata)Rutaceae

Orange Jessamine

Murraya paniculata

Murraya paniculata, commonly known as orange jasmine, mock orange, or Chinese box, is a species of flowering shrub in the citrus…

Fever (traditional)Digestive issues (traditional)Skin infections (traditional)
Orchid (Dendrobium spp.)Orchidaceae

Orchid

Dendrobium spp.

Dendrobium spp., commonly known as Orchid Garden orchids, is an exceptionally large and diverse genus within the Orchidaceae…

ThirstDry MouthFever
Orlaya Grandiflora (Orlaya grandiflora)Various

Orlaya Grandiflora

Orlaya grandiflora

Orlaya grandiflora, commonly known as large-flowered orlaya or white lace, is an exquisite annual herbaceous plant belonging to…

IndigestionBloatingGas
Ornamental Banana (Musa ornata)Musaceae (Banana family)

Ornamental Banana

Musa ornata

Musa ornata is a stunning ornamental banana that originates from Southeast Asia, particularly parts of Bangladesh and Myanmar.…

Oxidative stressInflammationMinor infections
Ornamental Grass Fountain (Pennisetum setaceum)Poaceae

Ornamental Grass Fountain

Pennisetum setaceum

Pennisetum setaceum, commonly known as Fountain Grass, is an elegant perennial grass within the Poaceae family, native to the…

EdemaArthritisInflammation
Ornamental Grass Miscanthus (Miscanthus sinensis)Poaceae

Ornamental Grass Miscanthus

Miscanthus sinensis

Miscanthus sinensis, commonly known as Chinese silver grass, eulalia, or maiden grass, is a striking, vigorous, and…

Inflammation (minor)Oxidative StressDigestive Imbalance (fiber-related)
Ornamental Kale (Brassica oleracea)Brassicaceae (Mustard family)

Ornamental Kale

Brassica oleracea

Ornamental Kale (Brassica oleracea) is also called flowering kale. It is a cultivar of the same species that yields edible kale,…

Oxidative Stress (indirect, due to antioxidants in species)Chronic Inflammation (indirect, due to anti-inflammatory compounds in species)Bone Weakness (indirect, due to Vitamin K in species)