Medicinal Plant Database

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Gular Fig (Ficus racemosa)Moraceae

Gular Fig

Ficus racemosa

The Gular Fig, scientifically known as Ficus racemosa, is a magnificent deciduous tree that commands attention in its native…

DiabetesInflammationOxidative stress
Gymnema Inodorum (Gymnema inodorum)Apocynaceae

Gymnema Inodorum

Gymnema inodorum

Gymnema inodorum, commonly referred to simply as Gymnema or sometimes as 'Gurmar' (meaning 'sugar destroyer' in Hindi), is a…

Type 2 Diabetes MellitusObesityHyperglycemia
Gymnema Mountain (Gymnema montanum)Apocynaceae

Gymnema Mountain

Gymnema montanum

Gymnema Mountain, scientifically known as Gymnema montanum, is a captivating perennial climbing vine belonging to the…

Type 2 Diabetes (management)HyperglycemiaObesity (supportive)
Gynostemma (Gynostemma pentaphyllum)Cucurbitaceae

Gynostemma

Gynostemma pentaphyllum

Gynostemma pentaphyllum, commonly known as Gynostemma Med or Jiaogulan, is an herbaceous perennial vine belonging to the…

Type 2 DiabetesHyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)Obesity
Hadjod (Cissus quadrangularis)Vitaceae

Hadjod

Cissus quadrangularis

Cissus quadrangularis, widely recognized as Hadjod or Asthisamharaka, is a resilient perennial succulent vine belonging to the…

Bone FracturesOsteoporosisArthritis
Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa)Fabaceae

Hairy Vetch

Vicia villosa

Hairy Vetch, scientifically known as Vicia villosa, is a remarkably adaptable herbaceous legume, typically growing as an annual…

Minor Inflammation (Traditional)Skin Irritations (Topical, Traditional)General Weakness (Traditional Tonic, General Wellness)
Haplophyllum (Haplophyllum perforatum)Rutaceae

Haplophyllum

Haplophyllum perforatum

Haplophyllum perforatum, commonly known as perforate haplophyllum, is a distinguished perennial herbaceous plant belonging to…

CoughsBronchitisRespiratory ailments
Hard Fern (Blechnum spicant)Blechnaceae

Hard Fern

Blechnum spicant

Hard Fern, scientifically known as Blechnum spicant, is an elegant, evergreen perennial fern distinguished by its unique…

InflammationOxidative stressWeakened immunity
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)Combretaceae

Haritaki

Terminalia chebula

Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), often hailed as the 'King of Medicines' in ancient Ayurvedic and Tibetan medical traditions,…

ConstipationIndigestionFlatulence
Harmal (Peganum harmala)Nitrariaceae

Harmal

Peganum harmala

Harmal, scientifically known as Peganum harmala, is a distinctive herbaceous perennial belonging to the Nitrariaceae family,…

MalariaLeishmaniasisHelminth infections
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)Rosaceae

Hawthorn

Crataegus monogyna

Hawthorn, scientifically known as Crataegus monogyna, is a revered deciduous shrub or small tree belonging to the extensive…

Mild congestive heart failure (NYHA Class I & II)Angina pectorisHypertension (mild to moderate)
He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum)Polygonaceae

He Shou Wu

Polygonum multiflorum

He Shou Wu, scientifically identified as Polygonum multiflorum, is an herbaceous perennial vine belonging to the Polygonaceae…

Premature graying hairHair loss (alopecia)Blood deficiency syndrome (TCM)
He Shou Wu (Reynoutria multiflora)Polygonaceae

He Shou Wu

Reynoutria multiflora

He Shou Wu, scientifically known as Reynoutria multiflora (formerly Polygonum multiflorum), is a robust perennial climbing plant…

Premature graying hairHair loss (alopecia)Constipation (raw root)
Heart-Leaved Moonseed (Tinospora crispa)Menispermaceae

Heart-Leaved Moonseed

Tinospora crispa

Heart-Leaved Moonseed, scientifically known as Tinospora crispa, is a robust, perennial climbing shrub that belongs to the…

Immune disordersInflammatory conditionsOxidative stress
Heartsease (Viola tricolor)Violaceae

Heartsease

Viola tricolor

Heartsease, known scientifically as Viola tricolor, is a delicate yet resilient herbaceous annual or short-lived perennial…

EczemaAcneBronchitis
Hedge Mustard (Sisymbrium officinale)Brassicaceae

Hedge Mustard

Sisymbrium officinale

Hedge Mustard, scientifically known as Sisymbrium officinale, is a ubiquitous herbaceous annual or biennial plant belonging to…

Hoarseness (traditional use)Laryngitis (traditional use)Pharyngitis (traditional use)
Hedychium Spicatum (Hedychium spicatum)Zingiberaceae

Hedychium Spicatum

Hedychium spicatum

Hedychium spicatum, commonly known as the spiked ginger lily or Kapur Kachri, is an exquisite perennial herbaceous plant…

DyspepsiaLoss of appetiteArthritis
Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum (Roth) G.Don)Asteraceae

Helichrysum

Helichrysum italicum (Roth) G.Don

Helichrysum, a vast genus within the Asteraceae family, encompasses over 600 species, but it is Helichrysum italicum (Roth)…

WoundsBruisesScars
Hemlock Spruce (Tsuga canadensis)Pinaceae

Hemlock Spruce

Tsuga canadensis

The Hemlock Spruce, scientifically known as Tsuga canadensis, is a majestic, long-lived evergreen conifer native to the cool,…

Coughs (traditional)Common Cold (traditional)Bronchitis (traditional)
Hemp Agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum)Asteraceae

Hemp Agrimony

Eupatorium cannabinum

Hemp Agrimony, scientifically known as Eupatorium cannabinum, is a resilient perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the vast…

ColdsFeversWater Retention
Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger)Solanaceae

Henbane

Hyoscyamus niger

Henbane, scientifically known as Hyoscyamus niger, is a fascinating and historically significant biennial herb belonging to the…

Muscle cramps (traditional use)Stomach pain (traditional use)Stomach ulcers (traditional use)
Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger L.)Solanaceae

Henbane

Hyoscyamus niger L.

Henbane, scientifically known as Hyoscyamus niger L., is a captivating and historically significant plant species firmly rooted…

PainInsomniaNervous disorders
Henna Plant (Lawsonia inermis)Lythraceae

Henna Plant

Lawsonia inermis

The Henna Plant, scientifically known as Lawsonia inermis, is a captivating flowering shrub or small tree belonging to the…

UlcersBronchitisLumbago
Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa L. & Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.)Malvaceae

Hibiscus

Hibiscus sabdariffa L. & Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.

Hibiscus, a globally recognized genus within the Malvaceae family, encompasses a diverse array of species, with Hibiscus…

HypertensionHyperlipidemiaOxidative Stress