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Illicium (Illicium verum med)Schisandraceae

Illicium

Illicium verum med

Illicium verum, commonly known as star anise, is a captivating evergreen shrub or small to medium-sized tree, typically reaching…

IndigestionBloatingGas
Indian Barberry (Berberis aristata)Berberidaceae

Indian Barberry

Berberis aristata

Berberis aristata, commonly known as Indian Barberry or Daruharidra, is a robust deciduous shrub native to the majestic…

Type 2 Diabetes MellitusHyperlipidemiaBacterial Infections
Indian Birthwort (Aristolochia indica)Aristolochiaceae

Indian Birthwort

Aristolochia indica

Aristolochia indica, commonly known as Indian Birthwort or Ishwari, is a remarkable perennial climbing herb belonging to the…

Snakebite (topical adjunct)Joint pain (Arthralgia)Muscle pain (Myalgia)
Indian Borage (Coleus aromaticus)Lamiaceae

Indian Borage

Coleus aromaticus

Indian Borage, scientifically known as Coleus aromaticus, and also frequently referred to by its synonym Plectranthus…

CoughsColdsBronchitis
Indian Cherry (Cordia dichotoma)Boraginaceae

Indian Cherry

Cordia dichotoma

Indian Cherry, scientifically known as Cordia dichotoma, is a distinctive medium-sized deciduous tree belonging to the family…

DiabetesUlcersInflammation
Indian Costus (Saussurea costus (Falc.) Lipsch.)Asteraceae

Indian Costus

Saussurea costus (Falc.) Lipsch.

Indian Costus, scientifically known as Saussurea costus (Falc.) Lipsch., is a distinguished perennial herb belonging to the…

InflammationArthritisDigestive disorders
Indian Elm (Holoptelea integrifolia)Ulmaceae

Indian Elm

Holoptelea integrifolia

Indian Elm, scientifically known as Holoptelea integrifolia (Roxb.) Planch., is a prominent medium to large deciduous tree…

Leprosy (traditional)InflammationRickets (traditional)
Indian Frankincense (Boswellia serrata Roxb.)Burseraceae

Indian Frankincense

Boswellia serrata Roxb.

Indian Frankincense, scientifically known as Boswellia serrata Roxb., is a moderately sized deciduous tree, typically reaching…

OsteoarthritisRheumatoid ArthritisBronchial Asthma
Indian Kino (Pterocarpus marsupium)Fabaceae

Indian Kino

Pterocarpus marsupium

Indian Kino, scientifically known as Pterocarpus marsupium, is a revered deciduous tree belonging to the Fabaceae family, often…

Diabetes mellitus (Prameha)Obesity (Medodosa)Anemia (Pandu)
Indian Laburnum (Cassia fistula L. var. rhombifolia)Fabaceae

Indian Laburnum

Cassia fistula L. var. rhombifolia

Indian Laburnum, scientifically known as Cassia fistula L. var. rhombifolia, is a magnificent deciduous tree celebrated for its…

ConstipationFeverInflammation
Indian Privet (Vitex trifolia)Lamiaceae

Indian Privet

Vitex trifolia

Indian Privet, scientifically known as Vitex trifolia, is a resilient and aesthetically pleasing small shrub or tree, typically…

InflammationOxidative StressDigestive Issues
Indian Snakeroot (Rauwolfia serpentina)Apocynaceae

Indian Snakeroot

Rauwolfia serpentina

Indian Snakeroot, scientifically known as Rauwolfia serpentina, is a captivating perennial herb belonging to the Apocynaceae…

High Blood PressureHypertensionAnxiety
Indian Sorrel (Oxalis corniculata)Oxalidaceae

Indian Sorrel

Oxalis corniculata

Indian Sorrel, scientifically known as Oxalis corniculata, is a ubiquitous perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the large and…

IndigestionFlatulenceBleeding Piles
Indian Valerian (Valeriana jatamansi)Caprifoliaceae

Indian Valerian

Valeriana jatamansi

Indian Valerian, scientifically known as Valeriana jatamansi, is a revered perennial herb belonging to the Caprifoliaceae…

InsomniaAnxietyStress
Indigo Bush (Holarrhena antidysenterica)Apocynaceae

Indigo Bush

Holarrhena antidysenterica

Holarrhena antidysenterica, widely recognized as Indigo Bush or Kurchi, is a remarkable perennial shrub or small deciduous tree,…

Amoebic DysenteryBacterial DiarrheaChronic Diarrhea
Indigo Naturalis (Baphicacanthus cusia)Acanthaceae

Indigo Naturalis

Baphicacanthus cusia

Indigo Naturalis, known scientifically as Baphicacanthus cusia, is a remarkable perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the…

PsoriasisUlcerative ColitisInflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Ipecac (Carapichea ipecacuanha)Rubiaceae

Ipecac

Carapichea ipecacuanha

Ipecacuanha, scientifically known as Carapichea ipecacuanha, is a small, slow-growing perennial shrub belonging to the esteemed…

Amoebic Dysentery (historically, emetine-specific)Bronchitis (historically, as expectorant)Coughs (historically, as expectorant)
Ipomoea (Ipomoea nil)Convolvulaceae

Ipomoea

Ipomoea nil

Ipomoea nil, widely recognized by its common names such as Blue Morning Glory and Japanese Morning Glory (or 'Asagao' in Japan),…

ConstipationIntestinal worms (Ascaris lumbricoides)Minor inflammation
Iporuru (Alchornea castaneifolia)Euphorbiaceae

Iporuru

Alchornea castaneifolia

Iporuru, known scientifically as Alchornea castaneifolia, is a captivating perennial shrub or small tree native to the lush,…

RheumatismJoint PainArthritis Symptoms
Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus)Gigartinaceae

Irish Moss

Chondrus crispus

Irish Moss, scientifically known as Chondrus crispus, is a distinctive red alga belonging to the Gigartinaceae family. This…

InflammationOxidative StressCommon Cold
Ironweed (Vernonia amygdalina)Asteraceae

Ironweed

Vernonia amygdalina

Ironweed, botanically known as Vernonia amygdalina, is a robust perennial flowering plant belonging to the expansive Asteraceae…

Helminthic infectionsProtozoal infectionsBacterial infections
Isatis (Isatis tinctoria)Brassicaceae

Isatis

Isatis tinctoria

Isatis tinctoria, commonly known as Woad, is a historically significant biennial or short-lived perennial herbaceous plant…

Viral infectionsInfluenzaCommon cold
Ixora (Ixora coccinea)Rubiaceae

Ixora

Ixora coccinea

Ixora coccinea, universally recognized as Flame of the Woods or Jungli Phool, is a captivating evergreen shrub belonging to the…

InflammationOxidative StressBacterial Infections
Jaborandi (Pilocarpus microphyllus)Rutaceae

Jaborandi

Pilocarpus microphyllus

Jaborandi, scientifically known as Pilocarpus microphyllus, is a captivating evergreen shrub native to the humid tropical and…

Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)Glaucoma (Open-angle)Fevers (Traditional use)