Medicinal Plant Database

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Linden (Tilia ×europaea)Malvaceae

Linden

Tilia ×europaea

Linden, primarily represented by the hybrid Tilia europaea (a cross between Tilia cordata, the small-leaved linden, and Tilia…

Common ColdInfluenza (Flu)Fever
Linden Flower (Tilia platyphyllos)Malvaceae

Linden Flower

Tilia platyphyllos

Linden Flower, scientifically known as Tilia platyphyllos, is a majestic deciduous tree belonging to the Malvaceae family, often…

Common ColdInfluenza (Flu)Fever
Lions Mane (Hericium erinaceus)Hericiaceae

Lions Mane

Hericium erinaceus

Lion's Mane, scientifically known as Hericium erinaceus, is a remarkable edible and medicinal mushroom belonging to the…

Cognitive declineMemory impairmentAnxiety
Liriodendron (Liriodendron tulipifera)Magnoliaceae

Liriodendron

Liriodendron tulipifera

Liriodendron tulipifera, widely recognized as the tulip tree or yellow poplar, stands as a magnificent deciduous tree native to…

CoughsBronchitisRheumatic pain
Litsea (Litsea cubeba)Lauraceae

Litsea

Litsea cubeba

Litsea cubeba, widely recognized as May Chang or mountain pepper, is an aromatic evergreen shrub belonging to the diverse…

DiarrheaStomachacheIndigestion
Lobelia (Lobelia inflata)Campanulaceae

Lobelia

Lobelia inflata

Lobelia inflata, commonly known as Indian Tobacco or Puke Weed, is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant belonging to the…

Asthma (symptomatic relief)Bronchitis (symptomatic relief)Spasmodic coughs
Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa)Symplocaceae

Lodhra

Symplocos racemosa

Lodhra, scientifically known as Symplocos racemosa, is a significant medium-sized deciduous tree belonging to the Symplocaceae…

Menorrhagia (heavy periods)Leucorrhoea (white discharge)Diarrhea
Lomatium (Lomatium dissectum)Apiaceae

Lomatium

Lomatium dissectum

Lomatium dissectum, commonly known as biscuit root or fern-leaf lomatium, is a robust perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae…

Viral infectionsBacterial infectionsFungal infections
Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.)Nelumbonaceae

Lotus

Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.

The sacred lotus, Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn., stands as an iconic aquatic perennial, deeply revered across diverse Asian cultures…

DiarrheaDysenteryFever
Lotus Sacred (Nelumbo nucifera)Nelumbonaceae

Lotus Sacred

Nelumbo nucifera

The Sacred Lotus, scientifically known as Nelumbo nucifera, is an iconic aquatic perennial belonging to the monotypic family…

DiarrheaDysenteryInsomnia
Lovage (Levisticum officinale)Apiaceae

Lovage

Levisticum officinale

Lovage, scientifically known as Levisticum officinale, is a commanding herbaceous perennial belonging to the Apiaceae family, a…

Urinary tract infectionsWater retentionEdema
Luffa (Luffa cylindrica)Cucurbitaceae

Luffa

Luffa cylindrica

Luffa Med, scientifically known as Luffa cylindrica (often considered synonymous with Luffa aegyptiaca), is a vigorous annual…

AsthmaBronchitisRespiratory infections
Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis)Boraginaceae

Lungwort

Pulmonaria officinalis

Lungwort, scientifically known as Pulmonaria officinalis, is a distinctive herbaceous perennial belonging to the Boraginaceae…

Coughs (traditionally treated)Bronchitis (traditionally treated)Asthma (traditional adjunct)
Lycium (Lycium chinense)Solanaceae

Lycium

Lycium chinense

Lycium chinense, commonly known as Chinese wolfberry or Goji berry, is a deciduous woody shrub belonging to the Solanaceae…

Blurry visionDiminished visualityInfertility (traditional)
Maca (Lepidium meyenii)Brassicaceae

Maca

Lepidium meyenii

Maca, scientifically known as Lepidium meyenii, is a remarkable herbaceous plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family, which…

Chronic fatigueLow libidoMale infertility
Macropiper (Macropiper excelsum)Piperaceae

Macropiper

Macropiper excelsum

Macropiper excelsum, universally known as Kawakawa, is a cherished perennial shrub endemic to the lush, warm temperate forests…

Digestive discomfortGastrointestinal issuesColds
Madanaphala (Randia spinosa)Rubiaceae

Madanaphala

Randia spinosa

Madanaphala, formally recognized as Randia spinosa, is a fascinating perennial shrub belonging to the diverse Rubiaceae family,…

DyspepsiaBloatingIBS symptoms
Madanaphala (Randia dumetorum)Rubiaceae

Madanaphala

Randia dumetorum

Randia dumetorum, widely recognized by its traditional name Madanaphala, is a robust, deciduous shrub or small tree belonging to…

Kapha vitiationEczemaHerpes
Madhuca (Madhuca longifolia)Sapotaceae

Madhuca

Madhuca longifolia

Madhuca longifolia, commonly known as Madhuca or Mahua, is a venerable medium-sized to large deciduous tree belonging to the…

Respiratory AilmentsCoughsBronchitis
Mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni)Meliaceae

Mahogany

Swietenia mahagoni

Mahogany, scientifically known as Swietenia mahagoni, is an iconic species belonging to the Meliaceae family, renowned for its…

InflammationHyperglycemiaOxidative Stress
Mahonia Napaulensis (Mahonia napaulensis)Berberidaceae

Mahonia Napaulensis

Mahonia napaulensis

Mahonia napaulensis, widely recognized as Nepali Barberry, is an evergreen shrub native to the temperate Himalayan regions,…

Bacterial infectionsFungal infectionsViral infections
Maitake (Grifola frondosa)Meripilaceae

Maitake

Grifola frondosa

Maitake, scientifically known as Grifola frondosa, is a renowned medicinal and culinary fungus belonging to the Meripilaceae…

Immune deficiencyCancer (adjunctive therapy)Type 2 Diabetes
Makhana (Fox Nut) (Euryale ferox)Nymphaeaceae

Makhana (Fox Nut)

Euryale ferox

Euryale ferox, universally recognized as Makhana or Fox Nut, is a captivating aquatic perennial belonging to the Nymphaeaceae…

Infertility (supportive)Erectile Dysfunction (supportive)Premature Ejaculation (supportive)
Malabar Spinach (Basella alba)Basellaceae

Malabar Spinach

Basella alba

Malabar spinach, scientifically known as Basella alba, is a captivating and highly nutritious leafy green vine belonging to the…

ConstipationAnemiaOsteoporosis