Medicinal Plant Database

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Cowslip (Primula veris)Primulaceae

Cowslip

Primula veris

Cowslip, known scientifically as Primula veris, is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant nestled within the Primulaceae…

BronchitisSinusitisCough
Cramp Bark (Viburnum opulus)Adoxaceae

Cramp Bark

Viburnum opulus

Cramp Bark, scientifically known as Viburnum opulus, is a resilient deciduous shrub belonging to the Adoxaceae family, a…

Dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps)Uterine spasmsMuscle cramps
Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.)Ericaceae

Cranberry

Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.

Cranberry, known scientifically as Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait., is a fascinating low-growing, evergreen perennial shrub belonging…

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)Recurrent UTIsKidney Ailments (traditional)
Crinum (Crinum asiaticum)Amaryllidaceae

Crinum

Crinum asiaticum

Crinum asiaticum, widely recognized as the Asian Poison Bulb or Bengal Lily, is a striking perennial herbaceous plant native to…

Rheumatic DisordersMuscle StrainsJoint Pain
Crotalaria (Crotalaria juncea)Fabaceae

Crotalaria

Crotalaria juncea

Crotalaria juncea, widely recognized as sunn hemp, is a versatile and robust annual herbaceous plant belonging to the expansive…

WoundsSkin InfectionsInflammation (topical)
Cryptolepis (Cryptolepis sanguinolenta)Apocynaceae

Cryptolepis

Cryptolepis sanguinolenta

Cryptolepis sanguinolenta, commonly known as nibima or yellow-dye root, is a remarkable deciduous climbing shrub native to the…

MalariaBacterial InfectionsInflammation
Cucumis Trigonus (Cucumis trigonus)Cucurbitaceae

Cucumis Trigonus

Cucumis trigonus

Cucumis trigonus, often recognized by its common names Spiny Cucumber or Indian Prickly Cucumber, is a fascinating member of the…

Urinary DisordersDyspepsiaMild Constipation
Culver's Root (Veronicastrum virginicum)Plantaginaceae

Culver's Root

Veronicastrum virginicum

Culver's Root, scientifically known as Veronicastrum virginicum (L.) Farw., is a majestic perennial herbaceous plant indigenous…

ConstipationLiver DisordersGallbladder Disorders
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.)Apiaceae

Cumin

Cuminum cyminum L.

Cumin, known scientifically as Cuminum cyminum L., is a delicate annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family, a…

IndigestionBloatingFlatulence
Curcuma Longa Wild (Curcuma longa wild)Zingiberaceae

Curcuma Longa Wild

Curcuma longa wild

Curcuma longa wild, commonly known as wild turmeric, is a fascinating herbaceous perennial belonging to the esteemed…

ArthritisInflammatory ConditionsDigestive Disorders
Curry Plant (Helichrysum italicum)Asteraceae

Curry Plant

Helichrysum italicum

The Curry Plant, botanically known as Helichrysum italicum, is a distinguished member of the Asteraceae family, commonly…

Skin InflammationBurnsWounds
Cyclea (Cyclea peltata)Menispermaceae

Cyclea

Cyclea peltata

Cyclea peltata, commonly known as Patha in Ayurvedic medicine, is an intriguing perennial climbing vine belonging to the…

IndigestionDyspepsiaBloating
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)Cupressaceae

Cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), often referred to as the Mediterranean cypress or Italian cypress, is a majestic coniferous…

CoughsBronchitisAsthma symptoms
Dadima (Punica granatum)Lythraceae

Dadima

Punica granatum

Dadima, scientifically known as Punica granatum, is an ancient and highly esteemed fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or small tree,…

Oxidative StressInflammationHigh Blood Pressure
Dalbergia (Dalbergia sissoo)Fabaceae

Dalbergia

Dalbergia sissoo

Dalbergia sissoo, widely recognized as shisham or Indian rosewood, is a majestic, fast-growing deciduous tree belonging to the…

ArthritisInflammatory DisordersWounds
Damiana (Turnera diffusa)Passifloraceae

Damiana

Turnera diffusa

Damiana, scientifically known as Turnera diffusa, is a relatively small, aromatic shrub native to the sun-drenched, arid and…

low libidomild anxietydigestive upset
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)Asteraceae

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Dandelion, scientifically known as Taraxacum officinale, is a remarkably resilient and ubiquitous perennial herbaceous plant…

JaundiceGallbladder issuesIndigestion
Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula var.)Campanulaceae

Dang Shen

Codonopsis pilosula var.

Dang Shen, known scientifically as Codonopsis pilosula var., is a fascinating herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the…

Spleen Qi DeficiencyLung Qi DeficiencyFatigue
Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge)Lamiaceae

Danshen

Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge

Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge) is a distinguished perennial herbaceous plant, a prominent member of the Lamiaceae (mint)…

Angina PectorisCoronary Artery DiseaseAcute Ischemic Stroke
Darbha Grass (Desmostachya bipinnata)Poaceae

Darbha Grass

Desmostachya bipinnata

Darbha Grass, scientifically known as Desmostachya bipinnata, is a resilient perennial grass belonging to the Poaceae family, a…

DysenteryMenorrhagiaSkin Diseases (minor)
Daruharidra White (Coscinium fenestratum)Menispermaceae

Daruharidra White

Coscinium fenestratum

Coscinium fenestratum, widely recognized as Daruharidra White or False Calumba, is a robust, woody perennial liana belonging to…

Type 2 DiabetesInflammationBacterial Infections
Dasamula (Mixed roots)Multiple

Dasamula

Mixed roots

Dasamula, a revered term in Ayurvedic medicine, is not a single botanical species but a synergistic polyherbal formulation…

ArthritisAsthmaHeadache
Dasamula Mix (Dashamula group)Various

Dasamula Mix

Dashamula group

Dasamula Mix, scientifically referred to as the Dashamula Group, is a revered polyherbal formulation central to Ayurvedic…

Rheumatoid ArthritisOsteoarthritisGout
Datura (Datura stramonium)Solanaceae

Datura

Datura stramonium

Datura stramonium, commonly known as Jimson weed, Devil's Snare, Thorn Apple, or Stinkweed, is a captivating yet highly toxic…

Rheumatism (external)Gout (external)Asthma (traditional, highly dangerous)