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Plumeria (Plumeria tourn.)Apocynaceae

Plumeria

Plumeria tourn.

Plumeria, commonly known as Frangipani, is a distinguished genus of flowering plants within the Apocynaceae family, renowned for…

FeverInflammationPain
Plumeria Obtusa (Plumeria obtusa)Various

Plumeria Obtusa

Plumeria obtusa

Plumeria obtusa, commonly recognized as the Singapore graveyard flower or White Frangipani, is a captivating species within the…

inflammationpainoxidative stress
Plumeria Rubra (Plumeria rubra)Apocynaceae

Plumeria Rubra

Plumeria rubra

Plumeria rubra is commonly known as frangipani, red frangipani, or temple tree. It is a captivating deciduous to semi-evergreen…

InflammationPain (analgesia)Fever (antipyretic)
Podranea Ricasoliana (Podranea ricasoliana)Bignoniaceae

Podranea Ricasoliana

Podranea ricasoliana

Podranea ricasoliana is a robust, evergreen climbing shrub in the Bignoniaceae family. People commonly call it the Pink Trumpet…

InflammationMinor WoundsSkin Irritations
Polymnia Uvedalia (Polymnia uvedalia)Asteraceae

Polymnia Uvedalia

Polymnia uvedalia

Polymnia uvedalia is a robust perennial herb in the Asteraceae family. Taxonomists now recognize it as Smallanthus uvedalia.…

InflammationBruisesSprains
Polyxena Ensifolia (Polyxena ensifolia)Various

Polyxena Ensifolia

Polyxena ensifolia

Polyxena ensifolia, often referred to as 'Little Pink Oxalis' or 'Fan-leaved Oxalis', is a captivating geophyte historically…

Minor skin irritationsMinor cuts and abrasions (topical application for styptic effect)Inflammation (traditional topical use)
Poppy Mallow (Callirhoe involucrata)Malvaceae

Poppy Mallow

Callirhoe involucrata

Callirhoe involucrata, commonly known as Winecups, Purple Poppy Mallow, or Buffalo Rose, is a captivating North American native…

Digestive discomfortMinor skin irritationsSore throat
Potato (Solanum tuberosum)Solanaceae

Potato

Solanum tuberosum

Solanum tuberosum, globally recognized as the potato, is a herbaceous perennial in the Solanaceae family. Growers cultivate it…

ScurvyMild inflammationMinor skin irritations
Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa)Rosaceae

Potentilla

Potentilla fruticosa

Potentilla fruticosa, commonly known as Shrubby Cinquefoil or Bush Cinquefoil, is a highly versatile and popular deciduous shrub…

DiarrheaDysenteryIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis)Poaceae

Prairie Dropseed

Sporobolus heterolepis

Sporobolus heterolepis, widely recognized as Prairie Dropseed, is an elegant and structurally distinctive perennial bunchgrass…

Mild indigestionGastrointestinal discomfortMild inflammatory conditions
Primula (Primula vulgaris)Primulaceae

Primula

Primula vulgaris

Primula vulgaris, commonly known as the common primrose, is an enchanting herbaceous perennial. It belongs to the Primulaceae…

CoughsBronchitisCatarrh
Privet (Ligustrum japonicum)Oleaceae

Privet

Ligustrum japonicum

Ligustrum japonicum, commonly known as Japanese Privet, is a resilient evergreen shrub or small tree. It belongs to the Oleaceae…

Yin Deficiency SyndromesBlurry VisionDry Eyes
Pulmonaria Saccharata (Pulmonaria saccharata)Boraginaceae

Pulmonaria Saccharata

Pulmonaria saccharata

Pulmonaria saccharata, commonly known as Bethlehem sage or spotted lungwort, is a captivating herbaceous perennial belonging to…

CoughsBronchitisSore throat
Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima)Cucurbitaceae

Pumpkin

Cucurbita maxima

Cucurbita maxima, commonly known as the giant pumpkin or winter squash, is a robust, sprawling annual vine belonging to the…

Vitamin A deficiencyOxidative stressConstipation
Purple Moor Grass (Molinia caerulea)Poaceae (Grass family)

Purple Moor Grass

Molinia caerulea

Molinia caerulea, commonly known as purple moor grass, is an elegant perennial grass. It is native to a wide range of habitats…

Soil erosionHabitat degradationBiodiversity loss
Puschkinia Scilloides (Puschkinia scilloides)Various

Puschkinia Scilloides

Puschkinia scilloides

Puschkinia scilloides, commonly known as striped squill, Lebanon squill, or starch hyacinth, is an enchanting bulbous perennial…

None established for medicinal purposesNot used in traditional medicine for specific disease curesPrimarily an ornamental plant
Pycnanthemum Muticum (Pycnanthemum muticum)Lamiaceae

Pycnanthemum Muticum

Pycnanthemum muticum

Pycnanthemum muticum, commonly known as Broadleaf Mountain Mint, is a captivating perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae…

IndigestionBloatingGas
Pyracantha (Pyracantha coccinea)Rosaceae

Pyracantha

Pyracantha coccinea

Pyracantha coccinea, commonly known as Scarlet Firethorn or European Firethorn, is a robust, broadleaf evergreen to…

Oxidative stressInflammationCardiovascular issues (supportive)
Queen-of-the-Prairie (Filipendula rubra)Rosaceae

Queen-of-the-Prairie

Filipendula rubra

Filipendula rubra, commonly known as Queen-of-the-Prairie, stands as a magnificent, herbaceous perennial within the diverse…

InflammationGeneral PainFever
Quince (Cydonia oblonga)Rosaceae

Quince

Cydonia oblonga

Cydonia oblonga, commonly known as Quince, is a captivating deciduous shrub or small tree in the Rosaceae family. This makes it…

ConstipationIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptomsOxidative stress-related conditions
Radhachura (Caesalpinia pulcherrima)Fabaceae

Radhachura

Caesalpinia pulcherrima

Radhachura, scientifically known as Caesalpinia pulcherrima, is an exquisite ornamental shrub or small tree in the Fabaceae…

FeverInflammationBacterial Infections
Radish (Raphanus sativus)Brassicaceae

Radish

Raphanus sativus

Radish (Raphanus sativus) is an annual or biennial herb in the diverse Brassicaceae family. This family also includes mustard,…

ConstipationIndigestionUrinary Tract Infections (supportive)
Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum)Sapindaceae

Rambutan

Nephelium lappaceum

The rambutan, scientifically known as Nephelium lappaceum, is an exquisite tropical fruit tree belonging to the Sapindaceae…

ConstipationOxidative stressVitamin C deficiency
Ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus)Ranunculaceae

Ranunculus

Ranunculus asiaticus

Ranunculus asiaticus, commonly known as Persian Buttercup, is a captivating ornamental plant belonging to the Ranunculaceae…

Rheumatic pain (topical)Arthritic pain (topical)Neuralgic pain (topical)