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Davidson Plum (Davidsonia pruriens)Cunoniaceae

Davidson Plum

Davidsonia pruriens

The Davidson Plum, scientifically known as Davidsonia pruriens, is a captivating small to medium-sized tree or robust shrub…

Oxidative StressInflammationWeak Immunity
Derris (Derris elliptica)Fabaceae

Derris

Derris elliptica

Derris elliptica, commonly known as Derris or Tuba Root, is a remarkable perennial twining shrub belonging to the diverse…

Diabetes MellitusParasitic InfectionsDiarrhea
Desert Date (Balanites aegyptiaca)Zygophyllaceae

Desert Date

Balanites aegyptiaca

Balanites aegyptiaca, widely recognized as the Desert Date, and known by various regional names such as Egyptian Balsam and…

MalariaIntestinal WormsJaundice
Desert Sage (Salvia dorrii)Lamiaceae

Desert Sage

Salvia dorrii

Desert Sage (Salvia dorrii), also known by regional names such as Purple Sage or Dorr Sage, is an exquisitely adapted perennial…

ColdsInfluenzaCongestion
Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis)Bignoniaceae

Desert Willow

Chilopsis linearis

Desert Willow, scientifically known as Chilopsis linearis, is a captivating deciduous shrub or small tree belonging to the…

InflammationOxidative StressBacterial Infections
Devdaru (Himalayan Cedar) (Cedrus deodara)Pinaceae

Devdaru (Himalayan Cedar)

Cedrus deodara

Cedrus deodara, commonly known as Devdaru or Himalayan Cedar, stands as a majestic and prominent evergreen coniferous tree, a…

FeverCoughCold
Devil's Tree (Alstonia scholaris)Apocynaceae

Devil's Tree

Alstonia scholaris

Alstonia scholaris, widely recognized as Devil's Tree or Blackboard Tree, is a magnificent evergreen species belonging to the…

FeverMalariaDiarrhea
Devils Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)Pedaliaceae

Devils Claw

Harpagophytum procumbens

Devil's Claw, scientifically known as Harpagophytum procumbens, is a fascinating perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the…

OsteoarthritisLower Back PainRheumatoid Arthritis (symptomatic relief)
Devils Club (Oplopanax horridus)Araliaceae

Devils Club

Oplopanax horridus

Devils Club (Oplopanax horridus) is a strikingly unique deciduous shrub native to the dense, moist understory of temperate…

Type 2 Diabetes (traditional management)ArthritisRheumatism
Dhataki (Woodfordia fruticosa)Lythraceae

Dhataki

Woodfordia fruticosa

Woodfordia fruticosa, known as Dhataki, is a robust, deciduous shrub belonging to the Lythraceae family, typically reaching…

DiarrheaDysenteryMenorrhagia
Dhattura (Thorn Apple) (Datura metel)Solanaceae

Dhattura (Thorn Apple)

Datura metel

Datura metel, widely recognized as Dhattura (Thorn Apple) or Devil's Trumpet, is a captivating and highly significant plant…

Asthma (traditional, high risk)Cough (traditional, high risk)Rheumatism
Dictamnus (Dictamnus albus)Rutaceae

Dictamnus

Dictamnus albus

Dictamnus albus, widely recognized as burning bush or dittany, is an enchanting perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the…

IndigestionBloatingAbdominal Pains
Dill (Anethum graveolens L.)Apiaceae

Dill

Anethum graveolens L.

Dill, known scientifically as Anethum graveolens L., is a captivating aromatic annual herb belonging to the Apiaceae family, a…

FlatulenceIndigestionColic
Dill (Anethum graveolens)Apiaceae

Dill

Anethum graveolens

Dill, scientifically known as Anethum graveolens, is an aromatic annual herb belonging to the esteemed Apiaceae family, which…

Abdominal discomfortColicFlatulence
Dioscorea (Dioscorea plum.)Dioscoreaceae

Dioscorea

Dioscorea plum.

Dioscorea opposita, commonly known as Chinese yam or Shan Yao, is a captivating perennial climbing vine belonging to the…

Digestive WeaknessChronic DiarrheaFatigue
Dioscorea Bulbifera (Dioscorea bulbifera)Dioscoreaceae

Dioscorea Bulbifera

Dioscorea bulbifera

Dioscorea bulbifera, widely recognized by its common names such as air potato, air yam, or bulbil yam, is a remarkable perennial…

Menopausal SymptomsIrregular MenstruationArthritis
Dioscorea Nipponica (Dioscorea nipponica)Dioscoreaceae

Dioscorea Nipponica

Dioscorea nipponica

Dioscorea nipponica, widely recognized as Japanese yam, is a robust perennial climbing plant indigenous to East Asia, thriving…

Myocardial IschemiaThrombosis PreventionCerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
Dipterocarpus (Dipterocarpus turbinatus)Dipterocarpaceae

Dipterocarpus

Dipterocarpus turbinatus

Dipterocarpus turbinatus, commonly known as the False Damar or Gurjun Tree, is a magnificent evergreen angiosperm belonging to…

WoundsInfectionsCough
Dittany of Crete (Origanum dictamnus)Lamiaceae

Dittany of Crete

Origanum dictamnus

Dittany of Crete, scientifically known as Origanum dictamnus, is an enchanting perennial herb endemic to the rugged,…

WoundsIndigestionGastric Ulcers
Dodonaea (Dodonaea viscosa)Sapindaceae

Dodonaea

Dodonaea viscosa

Dodonaea viscosa, commonly known as the wattle bush or hop bush, is a highly adaptable perennial shrub or small tree belonging…

ArthritisRheumatismCoughs
Dong Chong Xia Cao (Ophiocordyceps sinensis)Ophiocordycipitaceae

Dong Chong Xia Cao

Ophiocordyceps sinensis

Dong Chong Xia Cao, scientifically known as Ophiocordyceps sinensis, is a truly remarkable entomopathogenic fungus belonging to…

FatigueAsthmaBronchitis
Dong Ling Cao (Isodon rubescens)Lamiaceae

Dong Ling Cao

Isodon rubescens

Dong Ling Cao, scientifically designated as Isodon rubescens (Hemsl.) H. Hara, is a distinguished perennial herbaceous plant…

Sore ThroatsTonsillitisColds
Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis)Apiaceae

Dong Quai

Angelica sinensis

Dong Quai, scientifically known as Angelica sinensis, is a revered perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family,…

Menstrual irregularitiesMenstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)Menopausal hot flashes
Dragon Blood (Daemonorops draco)Arecaceae

Dragon Blood

Daemonorops draco

Dragon Blood, primarily sourced from the climbing rattan palm Daemonorops draco within the Arecaceae family, is a fascinating…

WoundsCutsAbrasions