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Boltonia Asteroides (Boltonia asteroides)Various

Boltonia Asteroides

Boltonia asteroides

Boltonia Asteroides, commonly known as False Aster or White Boltonia, is a striking herbaceous perennial belonging to the…

Minor indigestionInflammatory conditionsSkin irritation
Bonsai Ficus (Ficus retusa)Moraceae

Bonsai Ficus

Ficus retusa

Ficus retusa, commonly known as the Bonsai Ficus, Ginseng Ficus, or Banyan Fig, is a distinguished evergreen tropical tree…

InflammationMinor woundsSkin infections
Borago Officinalis (Borago officinalis)Various

Borago Officinalis

Borago officinalis

Borago officinalis, commonly known as Borage or Starflower, is a captivating annual herbaceous plant belonging to the…

InflammationRheumatoid ArthritisEczema
Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata)Vitaceae

Boston Ivy

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Boston Ivy, scientifically known as Parthenocissus tricuspidata, is a vigorous, deciduous woody vine. It belongs to the grape…

Rheumatic painJoint inflammationMusculoskeletal pain
Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria)Cucurbitaceae

Bottle Gourd

Lagenaria siceraria

Lagenaria siceraria, commonly known as Bottle Gourd or calabash, is an ancient and globally significant member of the…

HyperlipidemiaHypertensionLiver disorders
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis)Nyctaginaceae

Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea spectabilis

Bougainvillea spectabilis, commonly known as 'Great Bougainvillea,' is a captivating ornamental vine. People celebrate it for…

InflammationDiabetesOxidative Stress
Bougainvillea Barbara Karst (Bougainvillea hybrid)Nyctaginaceae

Bougainvillea Barbara Karst

Bougainvillea hybrid

Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst' is a captivating and exceptionally robust hybrid within the genus Bougainvillea, celebrated for…

Common ColdCoughFever
Bouvardia Ternifolia (Bouvardia ternifolia)Rubiaceae

Bouvardia Ternifolia

Bouvardia ternifolia

Bouvardia ternifolia, commonly known as the Firecracker Bush due to its vibrant, fiery-red blossoms, is a captivating perennial…

InflammationOxidative stressArthritis
Bowiea Volubilis (Bowiea volubilis)Various

Bowiea Volubilis

Bowiea volubilis

Bowiea volubilis is commonly known as the Climbing Onion or Sea Onion. It is a remarkably unique perennial succulent native to…

Respiratory infectionsCommon coldCough
Bowman's root (Gillenia trifoliata)Rosaceae

Bowman's root

Gillenia trifoliata

Gillenia trifoliata, commonly known as Bowman's Root or Indian Physic, is an elegant, long-lived perennial herb belonging to the…

Historically treated: FeversHistorically treated: RheumatismHistorically treated: Constipation
Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens)Buxaceae

Boxwood

Buxus sempervirens

Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as Common Boxwood or European Boxwood, is a distinguished evergreen shrub or small tree…

HIV/AIDS (researched for delaying progression, extract only)Malaria (researched for inhibiting parasite, extract only)Arthritis (traditionally used, insufficient evidence)
Boykinia Aconitifolia (Boykinia aconitifolia)Various

Boykinia Aconitifolia

Boykinia aconitifolia

Boykinia Aconitifolia is a captivating perennial often admired for its ornamental value. It typically reaches a stature of 60 to…

InflammationOxidative StressMild Pain
Boysenberry (Rubus ursinus × idaeus)Rosaceae

Boysenberry

Rubus ursinus × idaeus

The Boysenberry, botanically recognized as Rubus ursinus × idaeus, is an extraordinary hybrid fruit plant belonging to the…

Oxidative StressInflammationDigestive Irregularity
Brachyscome Iberidifolia (Brachyscome iberidifolia)Various

Brachyscome Iberidifolia

Brachyscome iberidifolia

Brachyscome iberidifolia, commonly known as the Swan River Daisy, is a delightful annual or short-lived perennial herbaceous…

Oxidative stressMild inflammationIndigestion
Brimeura Amethystina (Brimeura amethystina)Various

Brimeura Amethystina

Brimeura amethystina

Brimeura amethystina, commonly known as the amethyst hyacinth, is an enchanting bulbous herbaceous perennial. It belongs to the…

Oxidative Stress (Potential)Inflammation (Hypothetical)Minor Digestive Discomfort (Speculative)
Briza Media (Briza media)Various

Briza Media

Briza media

Briza media, commonly known as Quaking Grass or Common Quaking Grass, is a delicate perennial grass in the Poaceae family.…

Mild indigestionNervous tensionDry cough (symptomatic relief)
Broad Bean (Vicia faba)Fabaceae

Broad Bean

Vicia faba

Vicia faba, commonly recognized as the broad bean, fava bean, or field bean, is an esteemed member of the Fabaceae family,…

Early ParkinsonismMild Iron-Deficiency AnemiaConstipation
Broadleaf Cattail (Typha latifolia)Typhaceae

Broadleaf Cattail

Typha latifolia

Typha latifolia, commonly known as broadleaf cattail or common cattail, is a ubiquitous herbaceous perennial aquatic plant. It…

HemorrhageEpistaxisMenorrhagia
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea italica)Brassicaceae

Broccoli

Brassica oleracea italica

Broccoli, scientifically known as Brassica oleracea italica, is a highly valued and nutrient-dense edible green plant. It…

Cancer prevention (various types)Oxidative stress-related conditionsInflammatory conditions
Brunnera Macrophylla (Brunnera macrophylla)Various

Brunnera Macrophylla

Brunnera macrophylla

Brunnera macrophylla, commonly known as Siberian Bugloss, False Forget-me-not, or Heartleaf Brunnera, is a rhizomatous, clumping…

No established medicinal use for digestive issuesNo established medicinal use for immune supportNo established medicinal use for inflammatory conditions
Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea gemmifera)Brassicaceae

Brussels Sprouts

Brassica oleracea gemmifera

Brussels sprouts, scientifically known as Brassica oleracea gemmifera, form a distinctive cultivar group derived from the wild…

Supports cardiovascular healthReduces risk of certain cancersAids digestive regularity
Buddleja Alternifolia (Buddleja alternifolia)Various

Buddleja Alternifolia

Buddleja alternifolia

Buddleja alternifolia is commonly known as the Alternate Leaf Butterfly Bush, Fountain Butterfly Bush, or Weeping Butterfly…

InflammationOxidative stressIndigestion
Buddleja Davidii (Buddleja davidii)Various

Buddleja Davidii

Buddleja davidii

Buddleja davidii, commonly known as Butterfly Bush, Orange Eye Butterfly Bush, or Summer Lilac, is a vigorous, deciduous…

InflammationOxidative StressMinor Digestive Upset
Bulbine Frutescens (Bulbine frutescens)Various

Bulbine Frutescens

Bulbine frutescens

Bulbine frutescens, commonly known as Stalked Bulbine or Burn Jelly Plant, is a resilient herbaceous succulent native to the…

WoundsMinor burnsRashes