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Celandine (Chelidonium majus L.)Papaveraceae

Celandine

Chelidonium majus L.

Celandine, formally known as Chelidonium majus L., is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant within the Papaveraceae family,…

WartsCornsSkin Blemishes
Celery (Apium graveolens)Apiaceae

Celery

Apium graveolens

Apium graveolens, commonly known as celery, is a versatile biennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family, renowned…

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)InflammationEdema (Fluid Retention)
Celosia (Celosia argentea)Amaranthaceae

Celosia

Celosia argentea

Celosia argentea, widely recognized as cockscomb or woolflower, is a vibrant annual herbaceous plant within the Amaranthaceae…

Eye inflammationBlurred visionConjunctivitis
Centaury (Centaurium erythraea)Gentianaceae

Centaury

Centaurium erythraea

Centaury, known scientifically as Centaurium erythraea, is an elegant herbaceous plant typically growing as a biennial or…

IndigestionLoss of AppetiteDyspepsia
Cerbera (Cerbera manghas)Apocynaceae

Cerbera

Cerbera manghas

Cerbera manghas, widely recognized as the beach apple, pong-pong, or the infamous 'Indian suicide tree' due to its profound…

No diseases cured (highly toxic)Pest infestations (external/agricultural)Fungal infections (external/agricultural)
Chaga Mushroom (Inonotus obliquus)Hymenochaetaceae

Chaga Mushroom

Inonotus obliquus

Inonotus obliquus, widely recognized as Chaga mushroom, is a distinctive parasitic fungus predominantly found on the trunks of…

Oxidative stressInflammationImmune deficiencies
Chameli (Jasminum grandiflorum)Oleaceae

Chameli

Jasminum grandiflorum

Jasminum grandiflorum, widely known as Chameli or Royal Jasmine, is a graceful and vigorous twining vine belonging to the…

Wounds (Vrana)Skin Diseases (Kushta)Mouth Ulcers (Asyapaka)
Champaka (Magnolia champaca)Magnoliaceae

Champaka

Magnolia champaca

Magnolia champaca, widely recognized as Champaka or the Joy Perfume Tree, is a magnificent evergreen tree native to a vast…

DysmenorrheaAmenorrheaRheumatoid Arthritis
Chandraprabha (Multiple herbs)Multiple

Chandraprabha

Multiple herbs

Chandraprabha is not a single botanical species but a revered polyherbal Ayurvedic formulation, traditionally presented as a…

Urinary tract disordersDiabetes (Prameha)Dysuria
Chaparral (Larrea tridentata)Zygophyllaceae

Chaparral

Larrea tridentata

Chaparral, scientifically known as Larrea tridentata, is an iconic evergreen shrub belonging to the Zygophyllaceae family, often…

Bacterial infectionsFungal infectionsViral infections
Chaparro Amargoso (Castela emoryi)Simaroubaceae

Chaparro Amargoso

Castela emoryi

Chaparro Amargoso, scientifically known as Castela emoryi, is a robust perennial shrub belonging to the botanical family…

AmoebiasisDysenteryDiarrhea
Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus)Lamiaceae

Chasteberry

Vitex agnus-castus

Chasteberry, scientifically known as Vitex agnus-castus, is a prominent deciduous shrub within the Lamiaceae family, commonly…

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)Irregular Menstrual Cycles
Chaturjata (Mixed spices)Multiple

Chaturjata

Mixed spices

Chaturjata is an esteemed polyherbal Ayurvedic formulation, a synergistic blend of four distinct aromatic botanicals, not a…

IndigestionDyspepsiaAnorexia
Chaturjata (Multiple spices)Multiple

Chaturjata

Multiple spices

Chaturjata, an esteemed blend in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, is a synergistic combination of four distinct and potent…

IndigestionPoor appetiteRespiratory congestion
Chavya (Java Long Pepper) (Piper retrofractum)Piperaceae

Chavya (Java Long Pepper)

Piper retrofractum

Piper retrofractum, globally recognized as Chavya or Java Long Pepper, is a distinguished perennial climbing vine within the…

IndigestionAnorexiaAbdominal colic
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium)Apiaceae

Chervil

Anthriscus cerefolium

Chervil, scientifically known as Anthriscus cerefolium, is an elegant annual herb belonging to the expansive Apiaceae family,…

Digestive disordersHigh blood pressure (historically)Gout
Chickweed (Stellaria media)Caryophyllaceae

Chickweed

Stellaria media

Chickweed, known scientifically as Stellaria media, is an adaptable annual or sometimes perennial herb belonging to the…

EczemaPsoriasisMinor Burns
Chicory (Cichorium intybus)Asteraceae

Chicory

Cichorium intybus

Cichorium intybus, commonly known as chicory, is a resilient perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the expansive Asteraceae…

IndigestionConstipationPoor Liver Function
China Rose (Rosa chinensis)Rosaceae

China Rose

Rosa chinensis

The China Rose, scientifically known as Rosa chinensis, is a captivating deciduous shrub belonging to the esteemed Rosaceae…

InflammationOxidative stressSkin irritation
Chinese Date (Ziziphus jujuba)Rhamnaceae

Chinese Date

Ziziphus jujuba

The Chinese Date, scientifically known as Ziziphus jujuba, is a highly resilient and culturally significant deciduous shrub or…

InsomniaDigestive issuesLow qi/vital energy
Chinese Hawthorn (Crataegus pinnatifida)Rosaceae

Chinese Hawthorn

Crataegus pinnatifida

Chinese Hawthorn, scientifically known as Crataegus pinnatifida, is a distinguished deciduous shrub or small tree belonging to…

HyperlipidemiaMetabolic SyndromeDyslipidemia
Chinese Magnolia (Magnolia officinalis)Magnoliaceae

Chinese Magnolia

Magnolia officinalis

Chinese Magnolia, scientifically known as Magnolia officinalis, is a distinguished deciduous tree belonging to the ancient…

AnxietyStressInsomnia
Chinese Peony (Paeonia lactiflora var.)Paeoniaceae

Chinese Peony

Paeonia lactiflora var.

The Chinese Peony, scientifically designated as Paeonia lactiflora var., is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant esteemed…

Rheumatoid ArthritisSystemic Lupus ErythematosusHepatitis
Chinese Privet (Ligustrum lucidum)Oleaceae

Chinese Privet

Ligustrum lucidum

Chinese Privet, scientifically known as Ligustrum lucidum, is an elegant evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to the esteemed…

Liver Yin DeficiencyKidney Yin DeficiencyOsteoporosis (supportive)