Medicinal Plant Database

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Canarium (Canarium strictum)Burseraceae

Canarium

Canarium strictum

Canarium strictum, colloquially known as black dammar, is a magnificent evergreen tree belonging to the Burseraceae family,…

Inflammation (topical)Pain relief (localized)Respiratory congestion
Canchalagua (Schkuhria pinnata)Asteraceae

Canchalagua

Schkuhria pinnata

Canchalagua, scientifically designated Schkuhria pinnata, is an intriguing annual herbaceous plant belonging to the expansive…

AcneEczemaDermatitis
Cape Aloe (Aloe ferox)Asphodelaceae

Cape Aloe

Aloe ferox

Cape Aloe, scientifically known as Aloe ferox, is a majestic arborescent succulent species belonging to the Asphodelaceae…

ConstipationEczemaConjunctivitis
Capers (Capparis spinosa)Capparaceae

Capers

Capparis spinosa

Capparis spinosa, commonly known as capers, is a remarkably resilient perennial shrub belonging to the Capparaceae family. This…

Diabetes (Type 2)Liver DamageInflammation
Caralluma (Caralluma fimbriata)Apocynaceae

Caralluma

Caralluma fimbriata

Caralluma fimbriata, commonly known as Caralluma, is a resilient perennial succulent belonging to the diverse Apocynaceae…

ObesityMetabolic Syndrome (supportive)Excessive Hunger
Caraway (Carum carvi)Apiaceae

Caraway

Carum carvi

Caraway, known scientifically as Carum carvi, is a distinguished biennial herbaceous plant thriving within the Apiaceae family,…

IndigestionBloatingFlatulence
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)Zingiberaceae

Cardamom

Elettaria cardamomum

Cardamom, specifically Elettaria cardamomum, is a captivating perennial herb revered as the 'Queen of Spices,' belonging to the…

IndigestionBloatingGas
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton)Zingiberaceae

Cardamom

Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton

Cardamom, known scientifically as Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton, stands as a highly prized perennial herbaceous plant within…

Indigestionflatulencenausea
Carline Thistle (Carlina acaulis)Asteraceae

Carline Thistle

Carlina acaulis

Carline Thistle, scientifically known as Carlina acaulis, is a captivating perennial herb belonging to the expansive Asteraceae…

Gallbladder disease (traditional)Poor digestionEsophagus spasms
Carob (Ceratonia siliqua)Fabaceae

Carob

Ceratonia siliqua

Carob, scientifically known as Ceratonia siliqua, is a majestic evergreen tree belonging to the Fabaceae family, renowned for…

DiarrheaDysenteryDiabetes (management)
Cascabel (Eryngium heterophyllum)Apiaceae

Cascabel

Eryngium heterophyllum

Cascabel, known scientifically as Eryngium heterophyllum, is a captivating evergreen perennial herb indigenous to the arid and…

Metabolic SyndromeType 2 Diabetes MellitusDyslipidemia
Cascara Sagrada (Rhamnus purshiana)Rhamnaceae

Cascara Sagrada

Rhamnus purshiana

Cascara Sagrada, officially known as Rhamnus purshiana, is a distinguished deciduous shrub or small tree belonging to the…

ConstipationChronic ConstipationOccasional Constipation
Cascara Sagrada (Frangula purshiana)Rhamnaceae

Cascara Sagrada

Frangula purshiana

Cascara Sagrada, scientifically known as Frangula purshiana (formerly classified as Rhamnus purshiana), is a distinctive…

Constipation (acute)Bowel irregularitySluggish digestion
Cascarilla (Croton eluteria)Euphorbiaceae

Cascarilla

Croton eluteria

Cascarilla, known scientifically as Croton eluteria, is a resilient perennial woody shrub or small tree native to the tropical…

DyspepsiaNauseaVomiting
Cassia Bark (Cinnamomum cassia)Lauraceae

Cassia Bark

Cinnamomum cassia

Cassia Bark, scientifically known as Cinnamomum cassia and commonly referred to as Chinese cinnamon, is an esteemed evergreen…

Type 2 DiabetesPrediabetesHyperglycemia
Cassia Tora (Cassia tora)Fabaceae

Cassia Tora

Cassia tora

Senna tora, universally known as Cassia Tora, is a resilient annual herbaceous plant belonging to the extensive Fabaceae family,…

Constipationmild acneskin eruptions
Cat Whiskers (Orthosiphon stamineus)Lamiaceae

Cat Whiskers

Orthosiphon stamineus

Cat Whiskers, scientifically known as Orthosiphon stamineus, is an esteemed perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family,…

ArthritisRheumatoid arthritisGout
Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa)Rubiaceae

Cat's Claw

Uncaria tomentosa

Cat's Claw, primarily referring to the species Uncaria tomentosa and occasionally Uncaria guianensis, is a magnificent woody…

OsteoarthritisRheumatoid ArthritisInflammation
Catnip (Nepeta cataria)Lamiaceae

Catnip

Nepeta cataria

Catnip, scientifically identified as Nepeta cataria, is a fragrant perennial herb belonging to the expansive Lamiaceae family,…

AnxietyInsomniaColic (traditional use, extreme caution)
Catuaba (Trichilia catigua)Meliaceae

Catuaba

Trichilia catigua

Catuaba, scientifically known as Trichilia catigua, is a prominent medium-sized tree native to the Amazon rainforest and…

Male sexual performance problems (traditional use)Anxiety (traditional use)Exhaustion (traditional use)
Cayratia (Cayratia trifolia)Vitaceae

Cayratia

Cayratia trifolia

Cayratia trifolia, commonly known as Fox-grape or three-leaf wild vine, is a robust perennial climbing vine belonging to the…

DiabetesInflammationSnake bites
Cedar of Lebanon (Cedrus libani)Pinaceae

Cedar of Lebanon

Cedrus libani

The Cedar of Lebanon, scientifically known as Cedrus libani, stands as a monumental evergreen conifer, deeply embedded in…

Respiratory congestionBronchitis symptomsMinor skin infections
Ceiba (Ceiba pentandra)Malvaceae

Ceiba

Ceiba pentandra

Ceiba pentandra, widely recognized as the Kapok tree or Silk-Cotton tree, is a magnificent arboreal species belonging to the…

Joint painMuscular achesDry cough
Celandine (Chelidonium majus)Papaveraceae

Celandine

Chelidonium majus

Chelidonium majus, commonly known as greater celandine or tetterwort, is a distinctive perennial herbaceous plant belonging to…

Warts (topical application)Gallbladder dysfunction (traditional, extreme caution)Bile duct spasms (traditional, extreme caution)