Medicinal Plant Database

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Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa)Malvaceae

Hibiscus

Hibiscus sabdariffa

Hibiscus sabdariffa, commonly known as Roselle or Red Sorrel, is a striking herbaceous shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family,…

HypertensionDyslipidemiaHyperglycemia
Hibiscus Mutabilis (Hibiscus mutabilis L.)Malvaceae

Hibiscus Mutabilis

Hibiscus mutabilis L.

Hibiscus mutabilis, commonly known as the cotton rose, Confederate rose, or Dixie rosemallow, is a captivating deciduous shrub…

Inflammatory conditionsJoint stiffnessMuscle aches
Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum L.)Lamiaceae

Holy Basil

Ocimum tenuiflorum L.

Holy Basil, botanically known as Ocimum tenuiflorum L., and historically often cited as Ocimum sanctum, is a revered aromatic…

StressAnxietyCommon Cold
Holy Basil Purple (Ocimum tenuiflorum var.)Lamiaceae

Holy Basil Purple

Ocimum tenuiflorum var.

Holy Basil Purple, scientifically known as Ocimum tenuiflorum var., is a revered perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae…

AnxietyChronic StressHyperglycemia (Type 2 Diabetes)
Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)Caprifoliaceae

Honeysuckle

Lonicera japonica

Honeysuckle, scientifically known as Lonicera japonica, is a resilient and widely recognized member of the Caprifoliaceae…

Common ColdInfluenzaFever
Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica Thunb.)Caprifoliaceae

Honeysuckle

Lonicera japonica Thunb.

Honeysuckle, primarily recognized through the genus Lonicera, with a strong focus on Lonicera japonica Thunb., also known as…

Febrile diseasesInflammatory conditionsExternal infections
Hoodia (Hoodia gordonii)Apocynaceae

Hoodia

Hoodia gordonii

Hoodia gordonii, commonly known as Hoodia, Kalahari cactus, Xhoba, or Bushman's hat, is a distinctive leafless succulent plant…

Appetite SuppressionWeight ManagementObesity (marketed target)
Hop Tree (Ptelea trifoliata)Rutaceae

Hop Tree

Ptelea trifoliata

The Hop Tree, scientifically known as Ptelea trifoliata, is a fascinating deciduous small tree or large shrub belonging to the…

Immune deficiency supportInflammation managementOxidative stress reduction
Hops (Humulus lupulus)Cannabaceae

Hops

Humulus lupulus

Hops, scientifically known as Humulus lupulus, is a fascinating perennial herbaceous climbing vine belonging to the Cannabaceae…

InsomniaAnxietyNervous tension
Horehound (Ballota nigra)Lamiaceae

Horehound

Ballota nigra

Ballota nigra, commonly known as Black Horehound, is an intriguing perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the expansive…

NauseaVomitingSpasms
Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium sagittatum)Berberidaceae

Horny Goat Weed

Epimedium sagittatum

Horny Goat Weed, botanically known as Epimedium sagittatum, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the diverse…

Erectile Dysfunction (traditional use, some evidence)Low Libido (traditional use)Osteoporosis (preliminary evidence, postmenopausal women)
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana)Brassicaceae

Horseradish

Armoracia rusticana

Horseradish, scientifically known as Armoracia rusticana, is a robust, large-leafed perennial herb belonging to the Brassicaceae…

Common coldBronchial infectionsSinus congestion
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)Equisetaceae

Horsetail

Equisetum arvense

Horsetail, scientifically known as Equisetum arvense, is a truly remarkable perennial herb belonging to the ancient and…

OsteoporosisUrinary tract infections (UTIs)Edema
Hovenia (Hovenia dulcis)Rhamnaceae

Hovenia

Hovenia dulcis

Hovenia dulcis, commonly known as the Chinese Raisin Tree or Japanese Raisin Tree, is a fascinating deciduous tree belonging to…

Alcohol intoxication symptomsHangoversLiver dysfunction
Huanarpo Macho (Jatropha macrantha)Euphorbiaceae

Huanarpo Macho

Jatropha macrantha

Huanarpo Macho, scientifically known as Jatropha macrantha, is a distinctive perennial shrub indigenous to the tropical and…

Erectile DysfunctionPremature EjaculationLow Libido
Huang Bai (Phellodendron chinense)Rutaceae

Huang Bai

Phellodendron chinense

Huang Bai, scientifically designated as Phellodendron chinense Schneid., is a distinguished deciduous tree belonging to the…

DysenteryDiarrheaJaundice
Huang Qi (Astragalus propinquus)Fabaceae

Huang Qi

Astragalus propinquus

Huang Qi, scientifically known as Astragalus propinquus (formerly Astragalus membranaceus), is a resilient perennial herbaceous…

Common ColdInfluenzaChronic Fatigue Syndrome
Hungarian Chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.)Asteraceae

Hungarian Chamomile

Matricaria recutita L.

Hungarian Chamomile, scientifically known as Matricaria recutita L., is a revered annual herb belonging to the expansive…

AnxietyInsomniaIndigestion
Huperzia (Huperzia serrata)Lycopodiaceae

Huperzia

Huperzia serrata

Huperzia serrata, commonly known as Huperzia or Fir Moss, is a distinctive perennial evergreen plant belonging to the ancient…

Alzheimer's disease (cognitive symptoms)Memory deficitsCognitive dysfunction
Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens)Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens

Hydrangea arborescens, commonly known as wild hydrangea or smooth hydrangea, is a deciduous shrub native to the eastern and…

Bladder infections (traditional use)Prostate infections (traditional use)Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) (traditional use)
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)Lamiaceae

Hyssop

Hyssopus officinalis

Hyssop, scientifically known as Hyssopus officinalis, is a distinguished perennial subshrub belonging to the expansive Lamiaceae…

Common ColdBronchitisCoughs
Iboga (Tabernanthe iboga)Apocynaceae

Iboga

Tabernanthe iboga

Iboga, scientifically known as Tabernanthe iboga, is an evergreen perennial shrub native to the dense rainforests of West…

Opioid Use DisorderCocaine Use DisorderAlcohol Use Disorder
Iceland Moss (Cetraria islandica)Parmeliaceae

Iceland Moss

Cetraria islandica

Iceland Moss, scientifically known as Cetraria islandica, is a fascinating and resilient lichen belonging to the Parmeliaceae…

Dry coughBronchitisSore throat
Ichnocarpus (Ichnocarpus frutescens)Apocynaceae

Ichnocarpus

Ichnocarpus frutescens

Ichnocarpus frutescens, commonly known as Black Sariva, Black Creeper, or Dudhilata, is a distinctive perennial climbing shrub…

Diabetes MellitusHyperglycemiaDyslipidemia