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Albuca Nelsonii (Albuca nelsonii)Various

Albuca Nelsonii

Albuca nelsonii

Albuca nelsonii, commonly known as the Candelabrum Lily or Nelson's Slime Lily, is a robust, evergreen, bulbous perennial. It is…

Sorcery protection (traditional emetic)Inflammation (symptomatic relief)Minor Wounds
Alisma Plantago-Aquatica (Alisma plantago-aquatica)Various

Alisma Plantago-Aquatica

Alisma plantago-aquatica

Alisma plantago-aquatica, commonly known as European Water-Plantain or Common Water-Plantain, is a striking perennial aquatic…

EdemaUrinary tract infectionsInflammation
Allamanda (Allamanda cathartica)Apocynaceae

Allamanda

Allamanda cathartica

Allamanda cathartica, popularly known as Golden Trumpet, Common Allamanda, or Yellow Bell, is an impressive evergreen woody…

Constipation (traditional purgative)Skin infections (topical traditional)Fungal conditions (topical traditional)
Allium (Allium giganteum)Amaryllidaceae

Allium

Allium giganteum

Allium giganteum is often referred to as Giant Allium or Giant Ornamental Onion. It is a striking perennial bulbous plant…

Oxidative Stress (potential research area)Inflammation (potential research area)Microbial Infections (potential research area)
Allium Aflatunense (Allium aflatunense)Various

Allium Aflatunense

Allium aflatunense

Allium aflatunense, commonly known as Ornamental Onion or Persian Onion, is a striking perennial flowering bulb belonging to the…

Headaches (mild)Digestive Disorders (mild)Respiratory Issues (mild)
Allium Christophii (Allium christophii)Various

Allium Christophii

Allium christophii

Allium christophii, commonly known as Star of Persia, is a striking ornamental perennial. It belongs to the Amaryllidaceae…

InflammationOxidative stressBacterial infections
Allium Moly (Allium moly)Various

Allium Moly

Allium moly

Allium moly, commonly known as Golden Garlic, Lily Leek, or Yellow Garlic, is a charming herbaceous perennial bulb belonging to…

InflammationSkin irritationMinor joint discomfort
Allium Schoenoprasum (Allium schoenoprasum)Various

Allium Schoenoprasum

Allium schoenoprasum

Allium schoenoprasum, commonly known as chives, is a resilient herbaceous perennial belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family,…

Oxidative stressMild inflammationDigestive discomfort
Almond Tree (Prunus dulcis)Rosaceae

Almond Tree

Prunus dulcis

Prunus dulcis, commonly known as the almond tree, is a deciduous species belonging to the Rosaceae family, renowned globally for…

High CholesterolDry SkinConstipation
Aloe (Aloe arborescens)Asphodelaceae

Aloe

Aloe arborescens

Aloe arborescens, widely recognized as Candelabra Aloe or Torch Aloe, is a magnificent succulent perennial in the Asphodelaceae…

WoundsBurnsSkin Irritations
Alstroemeria (Alstroemeria aurea)Alstroemeriaceae

Alstroemeria

Alstroemeria aurea

Alstroemeria aurea, commonly recognized as the Peruvian Lily or Inca Lily, is a captivating perennial rhizomatous plant in the…

Minor skin irritationsTopical inflammationOxidative stress (cellular)
Alstroemeria Psittacina (Alstroemeria psittacina)Various

Alstroemeria Psittacina

Alstroemeria psittacina

Alstroemeria psittacina, commonly known as Parrot Lily, Peruvian Lily, or Lily of the Incas, is a striking herbaceous perennial.…

IndigestionBloatingFlatulence
Alumroot (Heuchera micrantha)Saxifragaceae

Alumroot

Heuchera micrantha

Heuchera micrantha, commonly known as Fringed Alumroot or Crevice Alumroot, is a captivating perennial herb native to the…

Minor cutsSuperficial woundsSkin abrasions
Alyssum (Lobularia maritima)Brassicaceae

Alyssum

Lobularia maritima

Lobularia maritima, widely recognized as Sweet Alyssum or simply Alyssum, is an enchanting, low-growing annual or short-lived…

Inflammation (supportive management)Oxidative Stress (reduction)Obesity (adjunctive therapy)
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum hybrid)Amaryllidaceae

Amaryllis

Hippeastrum hybrid

Amaryllis, botanically identified as Hippeastrum hybrid, encompasses a genus of approximately 90 species of perennial, bulbous…

Neurodegenerative diseases (research interest for Amaryllidaceae alkaloids)Viral infections (in vitro research on lycorine)Certain cancers (in vitro research on narciclasine, lycorine)
Amelanchier Canadensis (Amelanchier canadensis)Various

Amelanchier Canadensis

Amelanchier canadensis

Amelanchier canadensis, commonly known as Shadblow Serviceberry, Canadian Serviceberry, or Juneberry, is a graceful deciduous…

Oxidative stress reductionInflammation managementCardiovascular health support
Amelanchier Laevis (Amelanchier laevis)Various

Amelanchier Laevis

Amelanchier laevis

Amelanchier laevis, commonly known as Allegheny Serviceberry, Juneberry, or Smooth Shadbush, is a captivating deciduous shrub or…

Skin irritationsRespiratory conditionsDigestive disorders
Amelanchier Lamarckii (Amelanchier lamarckii)Rosaceae

Amelanchier Lamarckii

Amelanchier lamarckii

Amelanchier lamarckii, commonly recognized as Juneberry, Serviceberry, or Shadbush, is an exquisite deciduous shrub or small…

Oxidative stressInflammation (mild)Nutritional deficiencies (vitamins, minerals)
Amistad Sage (Salvia amistad)Lamiaceae

Amistad Sage

Salvia amistad

Salvia 'Amistad', commonly known as Amistad Sage, is a captivating hybrid perennial celebrated for its dramatic ornamental…

Not applicable for Salvia 'Amistad' (ornamental plant)Digestive complaints (traditional use of *S. officinalis*)Sore throat (traditional use of *S. officinalis*)
Ammi Majus (Ammi majus)Various

Ammi Majus

Ammi majus

Ammi Majus is commonly known as Bishop's Weed or Greater Ammi. It is a graceful annual herbaceous plant in the Apiaceae family,…

VitiligoPsoriasisSkin pigmentation disorders
Ammobium Alatum (Ammobium alatum)Various

Ammobium Alatum

Ammobium alatum

Ammobium alatum, commonly known as Winged Everlasting, is a distinctive herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family.…

InflammationOxidative StressBacterial Infections
Amsonia Hubrichtii (Amsonia hubrichtii)Various

Amsonia Hubrichtii

Amsonia hubrichtii

Amsonia hubrichtii, commonly known as Arkansas Amsonia, Blue Star, or Threadleaf Blue Star, is a captivating herbaceous…

Oxidative stressInflammationMinor aches
Anaphalis Margaritacea (Anaphalis margaritacea)Various

Anaphalis Margaritacea

Anaphalis margaritacea

Anaphalis margaritacea, commonly known as Pearly Everlasting, is a distinctive herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae family.…

ColdsFluSinus Congestion
Anchusa Azurea (Anchusa azurea)Boraginaceae

Anchusa Azurea

Anchusa azurea

Anchusa azurea, commonly known as Italian Bugloss or Alkanet, is a striking herbaceous perennial belonging to the Boraginaceae…

CoughsInflammations (topical)Fluid retention