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Astilbe Thunbergii (Astilbe thunbergii)Saxifragaceae

Astilbe Thunbergii

Astilbe thunbergii

Astilbe thunbergii is commonly known as Thunberg's Astilbe or False Spirea. It is an exquisite herbaceous perennial in the…

Burn woundsCutsAnimal bites
Astrantia (Astrantia major)Apiaceae

Astrantia

Astrantia major

Astrantia major, commonly known as Great Masterwort, is a captivating herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apiaceae family,…

Mild digestive discomfortOccasional bloatingSupport for fluid balance
Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)Pinaceae

Atlas Cedar

Cedrus atlantica

Cedrus atlantica, commonly known as Atlas cedar or Atlas cedarwood, is an imposing evergreen coniferous tree within the Pinaceae…

Alopecia AreataAnxiety (symptomatic relief)Stress (symptomatic relief)
Aucuba Japonica (Aucuba japonica)Garryaceae

Aucuba Japonica

Aucuba japonica

Aucuba japonica is commonly known as the Japanese laurel or spotted laurel. It is a resilient evergreen shrub. The plant is…

Sprains (topical traditional)Bruises (topical traditional)Minor cuts (topical traditional)
Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii)Lamiaceae

Autumn Sage

Salvia greggii

Salvia greggii, widely known as Autumn Sage, is a captivating and resilient perennial subshrub in the Lamiaceae family. It is…

Type 2 Diabetes (management support)Metabolic Syndrome (support)Oxidative Stress (reduction)
Avocado Tree (Persea americana)Lauraceae

Avocado Tree

Persea americana

The Avocado Tree, scientifically known as Persea americana, is a distinguished species of flowering plant within the ancient…

HypertensionDiabetes (blood sugar regulation)Hypercholesterolemia
Azalea (Rhododendron simsii)Ericaceae

Azalea

Rhododendron simsii

Rhododendron simsii, commonly known as Azalea, is a highly cherished evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub. It belongs to the…

No safe modern medicinal applications for internal use due to high toxicity.
Azalea Japonica (Rhododendron japonicum)Ericaceae

Azalea Japonica

Rhododendron japonicum

Azalea Japonica, scientifically known as Rhododendron japonicum, is a pivotal deciduous shrub within the Ericaceae family. It is…

Fluid retention (diuretic effects, historically referenced)General debility (tonic properties, historically referenced)Oxidative stress (antioxidant potential, research focus)
Babiana (Babiana stricta)Iridaceae

Babiana

Babiana stricta

Babiana stricta is widely recognized as the Baboon Flower or Blue Freesia. This captivating cormous perennial is native to the…

No documented traditional human uses for specific diseases.Potential areas for research include: microbial infections (hypothetical).Potential areas for research include: cardiovascular support (hypothetical).
Bacopa (Sutera cordata)Scrophulariaceae

Bacopa

Sutera cordata

Bacopa, in this case the species Sutera cordata, is a charming flowering plant. It is native to the rocky slopes and grasslands…

as Sutera cordata is not a recognized medicinal plant.
Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)Cupressaceae

Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Taxodium distichum, commonly known as Bald Cypress, is a large, long-lived, deciduous conifer native to the southeastern United…

Root rot (Phytophthora cinnamomi)Canker diseases (Seiridium cardinale)Tip blight (Cercospora sequoiae)
Bamboo (Bambusa spp.)Poaceae

Bamboo

Bambusa spp.

Bamboo, primarily encompassing species within the genus Bambusa, represents a vast and diverse group of evergreen perennial…

CoughSkin diseases (Eczema)Wounds
Bamboo Black (Phyllostachys nigra)Poaceae

Bamboo Black

Phyllostachys nigra

Phyllostachys nigra, widely recognized as Black Bamboo or Purple Bamboo, is a captivating and distinctive species within the…

Oxidative stressInflammatory conditionsDigestive discomfort
Bamboo Clumping (Bambusa multiplex)Poaceae

Bamboo Clumping

Bambusa multiplex

Bambusa multiplex, commonly recognized as Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo, or Chinese Dwarf Bamboo, is an indispensable woody…

InflammationOxidative stressBone weakness
Bamboo Giant (Dendrocalamus giganteus)Poaceae

Bamboo Giant

Dendrocalamus giganteus

Dendrocalamus giganteus, widely recognized as Giant Bamboo or Dragon Bamboo, is an awe-inspiring species of clumping bamboo. It…

InflammationOxidative stressDigestive issues
Bamboo Golden (Phyllostachys aurea)Poaceae

Bamboo Golden

Phyllostachys aurea

Phyllostachys aurea is widely recognized as Golden Bamboo or Fishpole Bamboo. It is a distinctive and ornamental species in the…

InflammationOxidative stressDigestive issues
Bamboo Heavenly (Nandina domestica bamboo)Berberidaceae

Bamboo Heavenly

Nandina domestica bamboo

Nandina domestica is widely recognized as Heavenly Bamboo or Sacred Bamboo. It is a captivating evergreen shrub. Despite its…

Colds (traditional)Fevers (traditional)Asthma (traditional)
Banana (Musa spp.)Musaceae

Banana

Musa spp.

Musa spp., universally known as banana, represents a botanical anomaly – a giant herbaceous plant, often mistaken for a tree,…

ConstipationDiarrhea (mild)Hypertension
Banksia (Banksia integrifolia)Proteaceae

Banksia

Banksia integrifolia

Banksia integrifolia, widely recognized as the Coast Banksia, stands as an exceptionally resilient and emblematic Australian…

Minor coughsSore throat reliefFatigue (energy support)
Baptisia Alba (Baptisia alba)Various

Baptisia Alba

Baptisia alba

Baptisia alba, commonly known as White Wild Indigo, is a robust herbaceous perennial. It belongs to the Fabaceae (Pea) family.…

None (Baptisia alba is toxic and not used medicinally)Not for internal human usePoisonous plant warning
Baptisia Australis (Baptisia australis)Various

Baptisia Australis

Baptisia australis

Baptisia australis, commonly known as Blue Wild Indigo or False Indigo, is a resilient perennial herbaceous legume. It is native…

Digestive Upset (traditional)Constipation (traditional purgative)Nausea and Vomiting (traditional anti-emetic)
Barbados gooseberry (Pereskia aculeata)Cactaceae

Barbados gooseberry

Pereskia aculeata

Pereskia aculeata, commonly known as the Barbados gooseberry or West India gooseberry, is a distinctive species within the…

InflammationMinor WoundsDigestive Discomfort
Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia ternata)Rosaceae

Barren Strawberry

Waldsteinia ternata

Waldsteinia ternata is commonly known as barren strawberry or Siberian barren strawberry. It is a resilient herbaceous perennial…

DiarrheaDysenteryGastroenteritis (mild)
Basil Sweet (Ocimum basilicum)Lamiaceae

Basil Sweet

Ocimum basilicum

Ocimum basilicum, universally recognized as Sweet Basil, is a cherished aromatic annual herb indigenous to the Lamiaceae, or…

StressIndigestionBloating