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Cocculus (Cocculus hirsutus)Menispermaceae

Cocculus

Cocculus hirsutus

Cocculus hirsutus, widely recognized as Patalagarudi or Broom Creeper, is a resilient perennial climbing shrub native to…

FeverSkin diseasesStomach disorders
Codonopsis (Codonopsis pilosula)Campanulaceae

Codonopsis

Codonopsis pilosula

Codonopsis pilosula, commonly known as Codonopsis or 'Poor Man's Ginseng', is a captivating perennial herbaceous vine belonging…

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (supportive)General WeaknessPoor Appetite
Coleus (Coleus forskohlii)Lamiaceae

Coleus

Coleus forskohlii

Coleus forskohlii, widely recognized as Coleus or Indian Coleus, is a prominent perennial herbaceous plant within the Lamiaceae…

Obesity (mitigation)AsthmaGlaucoma
Coleus Forskohlii (Coleus barbatus)Lamiaceae

Coleus Forskohlii

Coleus barbatus

Coleus Forskohlii, officially known as Coleus barbatus (syn. Plectranthus barbatus), is a resilient perennial herbaceous plant…

High Blood PressureAsthmaHeart Failure (idiopathic congestive cardiomyopathy)
Coleus Forskolin (Plectranthus barbatus)Lamiaceae

Coleus Forskolin

Plectranthus barbatus

Plectranthus barbatus, widely recognized as Coleus forskohlii, stands as a robust perennial herbaceous plant indigenous to the…

High blood pressure (hypertension)AsthmaGlaucoma
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara)Asteraceae

Coltsfoot

Tussilago farfara

Coltsfoot, scientifically known as Tussilago farfara L., is a captivating and remarkably resilient perennial herb belonging to…

BronchitisCoughAsthma (traditional)
Combretum (Combretum erythrophyllum)Combretaceae

Combretum

Combretum erythrophyllum

Combretum erythrophyllum, commonly known as the Bush Willow or River Bushwillow, is an elegant, medium to large-sized…

Bacterial infectionsFungal infectionsInflammation
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)Boraginaceae

Comfrey

Symphytum officinale

Comfrey, scientifically known as Symphytum officinale, is a robust perennial herb belonging to the Boraginaceae family, renowned…

BruisesSprainsStrains
Copaiba (Copaifera langsdorffii)Fabaceae

Copaiba

Copaifera langsdorffii

Copaiba, scientifically designated as Copaifera langsdorffii, stands as a majestic arboreal species native to the vibrant…

PainInflammationBacterial Infections
Copalchi (Hintonia latiflora)Rubiaceae

Copalchi

Hintonia latiflora

Hintonia latiflora, commonly known as Copalchi, is a resilient perennial shrub indigenous to the subtropical and tropical…

Type 2 Diabetes (mild to moderate)HyperglycemiaDyslipidemia (high cholesterol)
Coptis Japonica (Coptis japonica)Ranunculaceae

Coptis Japonica

Coptis japonica

Coptis japonica, commonly known as Japanese goldthread, is a distinctive perennial herb belonging to the Ranunculaceae family,…

DiarrheaDysenteryFever
Corchorus Med (Corchorus capsularis)Malvaceae

Corchorus Med

Corchorus capsularis

Corchorus capsularis, commonly known as Corchorus Med or the white jute plant, is a significant annual herbaceous species…

ConstipationGastritisArthritis
Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris)Cordycipitaceae

Cordyceps

Cordyceps militaris

Cordyceps militaris, widely recognized as Cordyceps or Scarlet Caterpillar Club, is a fascinating entomopathogenic fungus…

FatigueImmune Deficiency (supportive)Respiratory Conditions (supportive)
Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis)Cordycipitaceae

Cordyceps

Cordyceps sinensis

Cordyceps sinensis, a revered entomopathogenic fungus, is now scientifically recognized as Ophiocordyceps sinensis, though the…

FatigueRespiratory diseasesCardiovascular diseases
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)Apiaceae

Coriander

Coriandrum sativum

Coriander, known scientifically as Coriandrum sativum, is a distinguished annual herb within the Apiaceae family, which also…

DyspepsiaFlatulenceDiarrhea
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.)Apiaceae

Coriander

Coriandrum sativum L.

Coriander, scientifically known as Coriandrum sativum L., is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family, also…

HypertensionHyperlipidemiaAtherosclerosis
Coriolus (Coriolus versicolor)Polyporaceae

Coriolus

Coriolus versicolor

Coriolus versicolor, widely known as Turkey Tail mushroom, is a captivating and ubiquitous polypore fungus belonging to the…

Immune system dysregulationAdjuvant cancer therapyOxidative stress
Corn Silk (Zea mays)Poaceae

Corn Silk

Zea mays

Corn Silk, the delicate, thread-like stigmas of Zea mays, is a fascinating botanical component of the common corn plant, a…

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)Kidney Stones (nephrolithiasis)Edema (fluid retention)
Corydalis (Corydalis yanhusuo)Papaveraceae

Corydalis

Corydalis yanhusuo

Corydalis yanhusuo, commonly known as Corydalis, is a fascinating perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Papaveraceae…

Chronic PainNeuropathic PainInflammation
Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita)Asteraceae

Costmary

Tanacetum balsamita

Costmary, or Tanacetum balsamita, is a resilient perennial herbaceous plant within the diverse Asteraceae family, typically…

IndigestionStomach CrampsFlatulence
Costus (Saussurea costus (Fals.) Lipsch.)Asteraceae

Costus

Saussurea costus (Fals.) Lipsch.

Costus, primarily identified as Saussurea costus (Fals.) Lipsch., is a critically endangered perennial herb belonging to the…

IndigestionAbdominal DistensionDiarrhea
Costus Igneus (Costus igneus)Costaceae

Costus Igneus

Costus igneus

Costus igneus, commonly known as the fiery costus, insulin plant, or spiral flag, is a striking perennial herbaceous plant…

Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2)HyperglycemiaHyperlipidemia
Cotton Root (Gossypium herbaceum)Malvaceae

Cotton Root

Gossypium herbaceum

Cotton Root, scientifically known as Gossypium herbaceum, is a robust, perennial shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family, a…

AmenorrheaDysmenorrheaMenstrual Irregularities
Couchgrass (Elymus repens)Poaceae

Couchgrass

Elymus repens

Couchgrass, scientifically known as Elymus repens, is a tenacious perennial grass belonging to the vast Poaceae family. This…

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)CystitisKidney Stones