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Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis)Fabaceae

Chinese Wisteria

Wisteria sinensis

Chinese Wisteria, scientifically designated as Wisteria sinensis, is an imposing and resilient deciduous climbing vine,…

Edema (Traditional Use)Cardiac Ailments (Historical Use)Fluid Retention (Diuretic Action)
Chirata (Swertia chirayita)Gentianaceae

Chirata

Swertia chirayita

Chirata, scientifically designated as Swertia chirayita, is an esteemed herbaceous perennial or biennial plant belonging to the…

FeverMalariaLiver disorders
Chitrak (Leadwort) (Plumbago zeylanica)Plumbaginaceae

Chitrak (Leadwort)

Plumbago zeylanica

Plumbago zeylanica, universally recognized as Chitrak or Leadwort, is a resilient perennial shrub thriving in tropical and…

IndigestionMalabsorption Syndrome (Sprue)Non-bleeding Hemorrhoids
Chitrak Red (Plumbago rosea)Plumbaginaceae

Chitrak Red

Plumbago rosea

Plumbago rosea, widely recognized as Chitrak Red or Red Leadwort, is a striking perennial shrub that typically reaches a height…

IndigestionAbdominal colicPiles (Hemorrhoids)
Chlorella (Chlorella vulgaris)Chlorellaceae

Chlorella

Chlorella vulgaris

Chlorella vulgaris is a remarkable unicellular green microalga, a microscopic organism typically ranging from 2 to 10…

Heavy metal toxicityImpaired immunityHigh cholesterol
Chloroxylon (Chloroxylon swietenia)Rutaceae

Chloroxylon

Chloroxylon swietenia

Chloroxylon swietenia, commonly known as East Indian Satinwood or Old Loan Tree, is a majestic medium-sized deciduous tree…

FeverHeadacheRheumatism
Chrysanthemum Med (Chrysanthemum morifolium)Asteraceae

Chrysanthemum Med

Chrysanthemum morifolium

Chrysanthemum morifolium, commonly known as Chrysanthemum Med or Florist's Chrysanthemum, is a highly valued perennial…

HeadachesFeverInflammation
Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum wallichii)Apiaceae

Chuan Xiong

Ligusticum wallichii

Chuan Xiong, botanically known as Ligusticum wallichii, and sometimes referred to by its synonym Conioselinum anthriscoides, is…

HeadachesMigrainesMenstrual pain (Dysmenorrhea)
Chuchuhuasi (Maytenus macrocarpa)Celastraceae

Chuchuhuasi

Maytenus macrocarpa

Chuchuhuasi, formally known as Maytenus macrocarpa, is a distinguished perennial tree indigenous to the Amazon rainforest,…

Joint painBack painArthritis
Chyawanprash (Amla-based polyherbal)Multiple families

Chyawanprash

Amla-based polyherbal

Chyawanprash is a distinguished traditional Ayurvedic polyherbal formulation, rather than a single plant species. Its…

Weak immunityFatigueRespiratory ailments
Cinchona (Cinchona officinalis)Rubiaceae

Cinchona

Cinchona officinalis

Cinchona (Cinchona officinalis), often referred to as the 'fever tree,' is a remarkable evergreen tree within the extensive…

MalariaFeversChills
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)Lauraceae

Cinnamon

Cinnamomum verum

Cinnamon, specifically Cinnamomum verum, often recognized by its former synonym Cinnamomum zeylanicum, is an esteemed evergreen…

Type 2 Diabetes (management)Insulin ResistanceHyperlipidemia
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum J. Presl)Lauraceae

Cinnamon

Cinnamomum verum J. Presl

Cinnamon, scientifically known as Cinnamomum verum J. Presl, is a highly prized evergreen tree revered for its aromatic inner…

Type 2 DiabetesInsulin ResistanceHyperglycemia
Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum verum J.Presl)Lauraceae

Cinnamon Bark

Cinnamomum verum J.Presl

Cinnamon Bark, specifically derived from Cinnamomum verum J.Presl, commonly known as Ceylon cinnamon or true cinnamon, is an…

Type 2 Diabetes (management)Oxidative StressInflammation (chronic)
Cissampelos (Cissampelos pareira)Menispermaceae

Cissampelos

Cissampelos pareira

Cissampelos pareira, widely recognized as Abuta or False Pareira Brava, is a captivating perennial climbing vine belonging to…

UlcersWoundsRheumatism
Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus)Poaceae

Citronella

Cymbopogon nardus

Citronella, known scientifically as Cymbopogon nardus, is a robust, aromatic perennial grass belonging to the vast Poaceae…

Mosquito BitesFungal Skin InfectionsAthlete's Foot
Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)Lamiaceae

Clary Sage

Salvia sclarea

Clary Sage, botanically known as Salvia sclarea, is a robust herbaceous biennial or short-lived perennial belonging to the…

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)Menstrual Cramps (Dysmenorrhea)Anxiety
Clausena (Clausena excavata)Rutaceae

Clausena

Clausena excavata

Clausena excavata, commonly known as the Chinese orange, is an esteemed member of the Rutaceae family, sharing kinship with the…

Oxidative StressHypertensionType 2 Diabetes (adjunct)
Cleavers (Galium aparine)Rubiaceae

Cleavers

Galium aparine

Cleavers, known scientifically as Galium aparine, is a widespread annual herbaceous plant belonging to the expansive Rubiaceae…

EczemaRheumatismAcne
Clerodendrum (Clerodendrum serratum (L.) Moon)Lamiaceae

Clerodendrum

Clerodendrum serratum (L.) Moon

Clerodendrum serratum (L.) Moon, widely recognized as Bharangi in various traditional Indian medical systems, is a robust…

AsthmaBronchitisAllergic Rhinitis
Cloudberry (Rubus chamaemorus)Rosaceae

Cloudberry

Rubus chamaemorus

Cloudberry (Rubus chamaemorus), a remarkably resilient and distinctive member of the Rosaceae family, is a low-growing perennial…

Scurvy preventionCommon cold supportOxidative stress management
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)Myrtaceae

Clove

Syzygium aromaticum

Clove, scientifically designated as Syzygium aromaticum, is an exquisite evergreen tree within the Myrtaceae family, indigenous…

Dental painInflammationBacterial infections
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry)Myrtaceae

Clove

Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry

Clove, scientifically known as Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry, is a distinguished evergreen tree belonging to the…

Oxidative stressInflammationBacterial infections
Coccinia Grandis (Coccinia grandis)Cucurbitaceae

Coccinia Grandis

Coccinia grandis

Coccinia grandis, commonly known as ivy gourd or tindora, is a robust perennial climbing vine belonging to the Cucurbitaceae…

Type 2 Diabetes MellitusHyperglycemiaInflammation