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Bayberry (Morella pensylvanica)Myricaceae

Bayberry

Morella pensylvanica

Morella pensylvanica, commonly known as Northern Bayberry, Bayberry, or Wax Myrtle, is a robust semi-evergreen to deciduous…

DiarrheaJaundiceScrofula (lymphadenitis)
Bean Bush (Phaseolus vulgaris)Fabaceae

Bean Bush

Phaseolus vulgaris

Phaseolus vulgaris, universally known as the common bean or bush bean, is a profoundly significant herbaceous annual plant…

ObesityType 2 Diabetes (management)High Cholesterol
Bean Runner (Phaseolus coccineus)Fabaceae

Bean Runner

Phaseolus coccineus

Phaseolus coccineus is commonly known as Runner Bean or Scarlet Runner Bean. It is a robust, vigorously climbing herbaceous…

Type 2 Diabetes (blood sugar regulation)Hypercholesterolemia (cholesterol reduction)Constipation (fiber-related)
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia amabilis)Caprifoliaceae

Beauty Bush

Kolkwitzia amabilis

Kolkwitzia amabilis, commonly known as Beautybush, is a captivating deciduous shrub. It belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family.…

Oxidative stressInflammationMicrobial infections (potential)
Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)Lamiaceae

Beautyberry

Callicarpa americana

The American Beautyberry, scientifically designated as Callicarpa americana, is a captivating deciduous shrub native to the…

Malarial feversRheumatismDysentery
Beet (Beta vulgaris)Amaranthaceae

Beet

Beta vulgaris

Beta vulgaris, commonly known as beet or beetroot, is a highly versatile biennial plant belonging to the Amaranthaceae family,…

HypertensionOxidative StressInflammation
Begonia Grandis (Begonia grandis)Various

Begonia Grandis

Begonia grandis

Begonia grandis is commonly known as the Hardy Begonia. It is a captivating herbaceous perennial in the Begoniaceae family. It…

InflammationJoint painMinor digestive discomfort (traditionally)
Begonia Tuberous (Begonia tuberhybrida)Begoniaceae

Begonia Tuberous

Begonia tuberhybrida

Begonia tuberhybrida, commonly known as Tuberous Begonia, represents a captivating and horticulturally significant group of…

No specific claims for curing diseases are made for *Begonia tuberhybrida*.
Belamcanda Chinensis (Belamcanda chinensis)Iridaceae

Belamcanda Chinensis

Belamcanda chinensis

Belamcanda chinensis, commonly known as Blackberry Lily or Leopard Flower, and now scientifically classified as Iris domestica,…

Respiratory infectionsSore throatCough
Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum)Solanaceae

Bell Pepper

Capsicum annuum

Capsicum annuum is universally recognized as bell pepper, sweet pepper, or simply capsicum. It is a highly domesticated species…

Oxidative StressInflammationCardiovascular Disease Prevention
Bellevalia Romana (Bellevalia romana)Various

Bellevalia Romana

Bellevalia romana

Bellevalia romana, commonly known as Roman Hyacinth, is an elegant herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asparagaceae family,…

Inflammation (traditional belief)Minor Infections (traditional belief)Digestive Discomfort (traditional belief)
Bellis Perennis (Bellis perennis)Asteraceae

Bellis Perennis

Bellis perennis

Bellis perennis, commonly known as the common daisy, is a charming perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae…

Minor WoundsBruisesSkin Inflammations
Berberis Darwinii (Berberis darwinii)Various

Berberis Darwinii

Berberis darwinii

Berberis darwinii, commonly known as Darwin's Barberry, is a striking evergreen shrub in the Berberidaceae family. It is native…

Bacterial infectionsUrinary tract infections (UTI)Dysentery
Berberis Julianae (Berberis julianae)Various

Berberis Julianae

Berberis julianae

Berberis julianae, commonly known as Chinese Barberry, Juliana's Barberry, or Wintergreen Barberry, is a robust, evergreen shrub…

Bacterial infectionsFungal infectionsParasitic infections
Bergenia Crassifolia (Bergenia crassifolia)Various

Bergenia Crassifolia

Bergenia crassifolia

Bergenia crassifolia, commonly known as Heartleaf Bergenia, Elephant-Ears, Siberian Tea, or Badan, is a robust, rhizomatous…

ColitisEnterocolitisTuberculosis (supportive)
Bergenia Purpurascens (Bergenia purpurascens)Saxifragaceae

Bergenia Purpurascens

Bergenia purpurascens

Bergenia purpurascens is a robust perennial herb in the Saxifragaceae family. It is known by its Chinese names Yanbaicai,…

Lung diseasesStomach problemsRheumatic pains
Betula Nigra (Betula nigra)Betulaceae

Betula Nigra

Betula nigra

Betula nigra, commonly known as River Birch, is a graceful deciduous tree native to the flood plains and swampy regions of the…

ArthritisMuscular achesOxidative damage
Betula Papyrifera (Betula papyrifera)Betulaceae

Betula Papyrifera

Betula papyrifera

Betula papyrifera is commonly known as Paper Birch, Canoe Birch, or White Birch. It is a striking deciduous tree, celebrated for…

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)InflammationMinor pain
Betula Pendula (Betula pendula)Various

Betula Pendula

Betula pendula

Betula pendula, commonly known as Silver Birch or European White Birch, is a striking deciduous tree in the Betulaceae family.…

ArthritisInflammatory conditionsSkin irritations
Betula Utilis (Betula utilis)Betulaceae

Betula Utilis

Betula utilis

Betula utilis is commonly known as the Himalayan Birch. It is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to the Himalayas. The tree…

Inflammatory conditionsArthritisEczema
Bidens Ferulifolia (Bidens ferulifolia)Various

Bidens Ferulifolia

Bidens ferulifolia

Bidens ferulifolia, commonly known as Apache beggarticks or fern-leaved beggarticks, is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant…

Skin irritationsMinor woundsInflammation
Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii)Poaceae

Big Bluestem

Andropogon gerardii

Andropogon gerardii, widely recognized as Big Bluestem or Turkeyfoot, is a majestic perennial warm-season grass. It forms the…

Stomach-achesFlatulenceFevers
Bignonia Capreolata (Bignonia capreolata)Bignoniaceae

Bignonia Capreolata

Bignonia capreolata

Bignonia capreolata, commonly known as Crossvine, is an elegant perennial woody vine native to the southeastern United States,…

FatigueExhaustionRheumatism
Bird's Eye Chili (Capsicum frutescens)Solanaceae

Bird's Eye Chili

Capsicum frutescens

Bird's Eye Chili, known scientifically as Capsicum frutescens, is a revered perennial small, bushy shrub belonging to the…

Neuropathic painArthritisMuscle pain