Indoor Plants

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Cow Tongue Plant

Gasteria bicolor

Gasteria bicolor, commonly known as Ox Tongue or Lawyer's Tongue, is a captivating succulent. It belongs to the Asphodelaceae…

Minor burnsCutsSkin irritations

Crassulaceae

Crassula Buddha Temple

Crassula buddha Temple

Crassula 'Buddha's Temple', a captivating and highly sought-after succulent cultivar, is botanically recognized as Crassula cv.…

Minor cuts (topical)Skin abrasions (topical)Insect bites (topical)

Urticaceae

Creeping Charlie

Pilea depressa

Pilea depressa goes by charming common names such as Creeping Charlie, Depressed Pilea, and Baby's Tears. It is a diminutive,…

Improved Indoor Air QualityStress-Related TensionEnvironmental Toxins (Minor)

Moraceae

Creeping Fig

Ficus pumila

Ficus pumila, commonly known as Creeping Fig or Climbing Fig, is a tenacious, evergreen woody vine. It belongs to the Moraceae…

InflammationEdemaJoint pain

Costaceae

Crepe Ginger

Costus speciosus

Costus speciosus, widely recognized as Crepe Ginger, Spiral Flag, or Wild Ginger, is a captivating perennial herb within the…

Diabetes MellitusInflammationLiver disorders (Jaundice)

Pteridaceae

Cretan Brake Fern

Pteris cretica

The Cretan Brake Fern, scientifically known as Pteris cretica, is an elegant and globally distributed fern species, highly…

Inflammation (mild)Oxidative stressMinor skin irritations

Polypodiaceae

Crocodile Fern

Microsorum musifolium

The Crocodile Fern, known scientifically as Microsorum musifolium, is a captivating and distinctive tropical fern in the…

Inflammation (traditional use)Minor Wounds (traditional use)Skin Irritations (traditional use)

Euphorbiaceae

Croton

Codiaeum variegatum

Codiaeum variegatum, widely recognized as Croton, is a captivating and highly polymorphic perennial evergreen shrub belonging to…

Joint Pain (topical counterirritant)Muscle Aches (topical rubefacient)Lice Infestation (topical repellent, caution)

Euphorbiaceae

Croton Gold Dust

Codiaeum variegatum Gold Dust

Codiaeum variegatum 'Gold Dust', commonly known as Croton Gold Dust, is a captivating cultivar of the Codiaeum variegatum…

No known medicinal applicationsNot for therapeutic useOrnamental only

Euphorbiaceae

Croton Magnificent

Codiaeum variegatum magnificent

Codiaeum variegatum 'Magnificent', commonly known as Croton Magnificent, is a striking horticultural cultivar prized for its…

Joint pain (topical)Muscle aches (topical)Skin infections (poultice, external)

Euphorbiaceae

Croton Mammy

Codiaeum variegatum mammy

The Croton 'Mammy' (Codiaeum variegatum 'Mammy') is a striking cultivar of the Codiaeum variegatum species, belonging to the…

Joint pain (topical folk remedy)Muscle aches (topical counterirritant)Lice (traditional repellent)

Euphorbiaceae

Croton Oakleaf

Codiaeum variegatum oakleaf

The Croton Oakleaf, scientifically known as Codiaeum variegatum 'Oakleaf', is an exceptionally vibrant and distinctive…

Joint Pain (topical)Rheumatic Stiffness (topical)Head Lice (topical repellent)

Euphorbiaceae

Croton Petra

Codiaeum variegatum petra

The Croton 'Petra', scientifically known as Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra', is a highly decorative cultivar. People celebrate it…

Alleviated symptoms of joint painRelieved muscle achesRepelled head lice

Euphorbiaceae

Croton Zanzibar

Codiaeum variegatum zanzibar

Croton 'Zanzibar', botanically known as Codiaeum variegatum 'Zanzibar', is a distinguished cultivar within the diverse Codiaeum…

Inflammation (Traditional Species Use)Constipation (Traditional Purgative, Species Use)Skin Infections (Traditional Topical, Species Use)

Euphorbiaceae

Crown of Thorns

Euphorbia milii

Euphorbia milii, commonly recognized as the Crown of Thorns, Christ Plant, or Christ Thorn, is a distinctive species of…

Skin ailments (traditional, with extreme caution)Inflammation (research focus)Microbial infections (research focus)

Cupressaceae

Cryptomeria

Cryptomeria japonica Globosa Nana

Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana', widely known as 'Cryptomeria Indoor' for its adaptability to container cultivation, is a…

Inflammation (traditional species use)Bacterial infections (antimicrobial properties of species)Minor skin irritations (topical, anti-inflammatory species use)

Marantaceae

Ctenanthe (Never Never Plant)

Ctenanthe burle-marxii

Ctenanthe burle-marxii, commonly known as the Never-Never Plant or Fishbone Prayer Plant, is a striking tropical perennial. It…

Minor Skin IrritationsMild InflammationOxidative Stress

Marantaceae

Ctenanthe Lubbersiana

Ctenanthe lubbersiana

Ctenanthe lubbersiana, affectionately known as the Bamburanta or Never-Never Plant, is a captivating evergreen herbaceous…

None directly documented for therapeutic use of Ctenanthe lubbersianaNo traditional medicinal claims for specific ailmentsEnhances indoor air quality indirectly (general houseplant property)

Marantaceae

Ctenanthe Setosa

Ctenanthe setosa

Ctenanthe setosa, affectionately known as the 'Grey Star Prayer Plant' or 'Never Never Plant', is a captivating evergreen…

InflammationMinor woundsSkin irritations

Cupressaceae

Cupressus

Cupressus macrocarpa Goldcrest

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest', commonly known as Lemon Cypress or Goldcrest Wilma, is a vibrant, cultivated variety of the…

None (primarily ornamental)Indoor air freshness supportStress relief (aromatherapeutic)

Asteraceae

Curio Radicans

Curio radicans

Curio radicans, commonly known as String of Bananas, is a captivating succulent perennial vine belonging to the Asteraceae…

No documented human diseases treated by Curio radicansPrimarily ornamental plantResearch needed for therapeutic potential

Cyatheaceae

Cyathea Tree Fern

Cyathea cooperi

Cyathea cooperi, commonly known as the Lacy Tree Fern, Australian Tree Fern, or Sago Fern, is an elegant and popular ornamental…

Ornamental plant for aesthetic enhancementEcological role in rainforest understoriesPotential for bioactivity research (family-level)

Primulaceae

Cyclamen

Cyclamen persicum

Cyclamen persicum, widely recognized as Florist's Cyclamen, is a captivating species within the genus Cyclamen, belonging to the…

Rhinosinusitis (external application)Sinusitis (external application)Nasal congestion (external application)

Orchidaceae

Cymbidium Orchid

Cymbidium hybrid

Cymbidium orchids, encompassing the vast genus Cymbidium and its numerous cultivated hybrids, are celebrated globally for their…

Oxidative stress (skin)HyperpigmentationSkin aging