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Sunflower Teddy Bear (Helianthus annuus Teddy)Asteraceae

Sunflower Teddy Bear

Helianthus annuus Teddy

The Sunflower 'Teddy Bear' (Helianthus annuus 'Teddy') is an annual cultivar of the widespread common sunflower. It is prized…

Hyperlipidemia (supportive)Oxidative stress (prevention)Inflammatory conditions (supportive)
Sweet Box (Sarcococca confusa)Buxaceae

Sweet Box

Sarcococca confusa

Sarcococca confusa is commonly known as the Christmas Box or Sweet Box. It is an evergreen shrub prized for its glossy, dark…

Oxidative Stress (potential antioxidant support)Inflammation (hypothesized anti-inflammatory effects)Minor Aches and Pains (traditional use, related species)
Sweet Fern (Comptonia peregrina)Myricaceae

Sweet Fern

Comptonia peregrina

Comptonia peregrina, widely known as sweet fern, is a distinctive deciduous shrub native to the acidic, often sandy or gravelly…

Digestive discomfortMinor skin irritationsRespiratory congestion
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus)Fabaceae

Sweet Pea

Lathyrus odoratus

The Sweet Pea, Lathyrus odoratus, is an enchanting annual climbing plant. It is celebrated globally for its exquisitely fragrant…

No recognized therapeutic usesCauses LathyrismInduces neurological damage
Sweet Pepperbush (Clethra alnifolia)Clethraceae

Sweet Pepperbush

Clethra alnifolia

Clethra alnifolia, commonly known as summer sweet or sweet pepperbush, is a resilient deciduous shrub indigenous to the eastern…

Minor inflammationOxidative stressMinor skin irritations
Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)Altingiaceae

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Liquidambar styraciflua, commonly known as Sweetgum, American Sweetgum, or Red Gum, is a majestic deciduous tree belonging to…

CoughsColdsSore throats
Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris cicla)Amaranthaceae

Swiss Chard

Beta vulgaris cicla

Swiss Chard, scientifically known as Beta vulgaris cicla, is a striking leafy green vegetable. It belongs to the Amaranthaceae…

Osteoporosis preventionAge-related macular degeneration supportImmune system weakness
Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum)Poaceae

Switchgrass

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) is a robust, warm-season perennial grass. It is native to the expansive tallgrass prairies of…

Oxidative Stress (potential antioxidant action)Inflammatory Conditions (potential anti-inflammatory compounds)Microbial Imbalances (potential antimicrobial activity)
Symphytum Grandiflorum (Symphytum grandiflorum)Various

Symphytum Grandiflorum

Symphytum grandiflorum

Symphytum grandiflorum, commonly known as Creeping Comfrey or Dwarf Comfrey, is a resilient, low-growing perennial in the…

BruisesSprainsStrains
Tagetes Erecta (Tagetes erecta)Asteraceae

Tagetes Erecta

Tagetes erecta

Tagetes erecta, commonly known as African marigold or big marigold, is a cherished annual herbaceous plant. It belongs to the…

ConjunctivitisMacular Degeneration (prevention)Cataracts (prevention)
Tagetes Lemmonii (Tagetes lemmonii)Various

Tagetes Lemmonii

Tagetes lemmonii

Tagetes lemmonii, commonly known as Mexican Marigold, Copper Canyon Daisy, or Mountain Marigold, is a vibrant and aromatic…

InflammationDigestive UpsetRespiratory Congestion
Tagetes Lucida (Tagetes lucida)Various

Tagetes Lucida

Tagetes lucida

Tagetes lucida, commonly known as Mexican mint marigold, sweet marigold, or hierba anis (anise herb), is a captivating perennial…

Digestive upsetIndigestionStomachache
Tamarind (Tamarindus indica)Fabaceae

Tamarind

Tamarindus indica

Tamarindus indica, universally known as tamarind, is a majestic, slow-growing, perennial tree belonging to the extensive…

ConstipationIndigestionFevers
Tanacetum Coccineum (Tanacetum coccineum)Asteraceae

Tanacetum Coccineum

Tanacetum coccineum

Tanacetum coccineum, commonly known as Painted Daisy or Pyrethrum Daisy, is a striking herbaceous perennial. It belongs to the…

AphidsSpider MitesWhiteflies
Taro (Colocasia esculenta)Araceae

Taro

Colocasia esculenta

Colocasia Garden, scientifically known as Colocasia esculenta, is a striking herbaceous perennial belonging to the Araceae…

Digestive disordersDiarrheaGastritis
Telekia Speciosa (Telekia speciosa)Various

Telekia Speciosa

Telekia speciosa

Telekia Speciosa, commonly known as Heartleaf Oxeye or Giant Leopard's Bane, is a striking herbaceous perennial. It is native to…

InflammationIndigestionCoughs
Ternstroemia Gymnanthera (Ternstroemia gymnanthera)Pentaphylacaceae

Ternstroemia Gymnanthera

Ternstroemia gymnanthera

Ternstroemia gymnanthera, commonly known as the Japanese Ternstroemia or Chinese Evergreen, is an attractive evergreen shrub or…

Oxidative stressInflammationArthritis
Tetracentron Sinense (Tetracentron sinense)Trochodendraceae

Tetracentron Sinense

Tetracentron sinense

Tetracentron sinense, commonly known as the Chinese Tetracentron or Tetracentron, is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in…

Hypothetical antioxidant supportPotential anti-inflammatory conditionsSpeculative cardiovascular support
Thalia Dealbata (Thalia dealbata)Marantaceae

Thalia Dealbata

Thalia dealbata

Thalia dealbata, commonly known as Powdery Alligator-Flag or Powdery Thalia, is a striking aquatic perennial plant. It belongs…

Not applicable - ornamental plant
Thalictrum Aquilegiifolium (Thalictrum aquilegiifolium)Various

Thalictrum Aquilegiifolium

Thalictrum aquilegiifolium

Thalictrum aquilegiifolium is a graceful perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. People commonly call it Columbine Meadow-Rue…

InflammationIndigestionFluid retention
Thalictrum Delavayi (Thalictrum delavayi)Various

Thalictrum Delavayi

Thalictrum delavayi

Thalictrum delavayi, commonly known as Delavay's meadow-rue, is an elegant herbaceous perennial that graces the garden with its…

Inflammation (support for minor conditions)Pain management (potential analgesic support)Oxidative stress (antioxidant support)
Thalictrum Rochebrunianum (Thalictrum rochebrunianum)Various

Thalictrum Rochebrunianum

Thalictrum rochebrunianum

Thalictrum rochebrunianum is an exquisite herbaceous perennial native to the mountainous regions of Japan. People commonly know…

Inflammation (genus-level research)Fever (traditional use of other Thalictrum species)Microbial infections (in vitro studies)
Thermopsis Caroliniana (Thermopsis caroliniana)Fabaceae (Leguminosae)

Thermopsis Caroliniana

Thermopsis caroliniana

Thermopsis caroliniana is commonly known as Carolina lupine or false lupine. It is a striking herbaceous perennial native to the…

No documented medicinal usesNot applicable for therapeutic purposesContraindicated for all health conditions
Thrift (Armeria maritima)Plumbaginaceae

Thrift

Armeria maritima

Armeria maritima, commonly known as Sea Pink or Thrift, is an exceptionally hardy herbaceous perennial belonging to the…

Minor skin irritationsLocalized inflammationOxidative stress