Medicinal Plant Database

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Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas)Dryopteridaceae

Male Fern

Dryopteris filix-mas

The Male Fern, scientifically known as Dryopteris filix-mas, is a remarkably resilient and widespread perennial fern belonging…

Historically: Intestinal ParasitesHistorically: Tapeworm InfestationsHistorically: Roundworm Infestations
Mallow (Malva sylvestris)Malvaceae

Mallow

Malva sylvestris

Malva sylvestris, universally recognized as Common Mallow, is a remarkably resilient herbaceous plant belonging to the expansive…

CoughColdBronchitis
Mamejaka (Enicostema littorale)Gentianaceae

Mamejaka

Enicostema littorale

Enicostema littorale, widely recognized by its common name Mamejaka, is an intriguing perennial herbaceous plant belonging to…

FeverRheumatismSkin diseases
Mandrake (Mandragora officinarum L.)Solanaceae

Mandrake

Mandragora officinarum L.

Mandragora officinarum L., commonly known as Mandrake, is a deeply enigmatic perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the highly…

Insomnia (historically)Pain (historically as anesthetic)Spasms (historically as antispasmodic)
Mandrake (Mandragora officinarum)Solanaceae

Mandrake

Mandragora officinarum

Mandragora officinarum, commonly known as Mandrake or European Mandrake, is a fascinating and historically significant perennial…

Historically Attributed for: Pain relief (ancient anesthetic)Historically Attributed for: Insomnia (sedative properties - dangerous)Historically Attributed for: Asthma (folkloric use, highly toxic)
Mango Ginger (Curcuma amada)Zingiberaceae

Mango Ginger

Curcuma amada

Mango Ginger, scientifically known as Curcuma amada, is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant indigenous to the tropical and…

InflammationFeverSkin diseases
Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana)Clusiaceae

Mangosteen

Garcinia mangostana

Mangosteen, scientifically known as Garcinia mangostana L., is an exquisite tropical evergreen tree revered globally as the…

InflammationOxidative StressDiarrhea
Manjistha (Indian Madder) (Rubia cordifolia)Rubiaceae

Manjistha (Indian Madder)

Rubia cordifolia

Manjistha, scientifically known as Rubia cordifolia, is a robust perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Rubiaceae family,…

Acne vulgarisEczemaPsoriasis
Maqui Berry (Aristotelia chilensis)Elaeocarpaceae

Maqui Berry

Aristotelia chilensis

Maqui Berry, scientifically known as Aristotelia chilensis (Mol.) Stuntz, is a captivating evergreen shrub or small tree native…

Oxidative StressInflammationMetabolic Syndrome
Maral Root (Rhaponticum carthamoides)Asteraceae

Maral Root

Rhaponticum carthamoides

Maral Root, scientifically known as Rhaponticum carthamoides, is a robust perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae…

FatigueLow energyStress-induced exhaustion
Marjoram (Origanum majorana)Lamiaceae

Marjoram

Origanum majorana

Marjoram, scientifically known as Origanum majorana, is a tender perennial herb belonging to the expansive Lamiaceae family,…

IndigestionFlatulenceSpasms
Marsh Mallow (Althaea officinalis L.)Malvaceae

Marsh Mallow

Althaea officinalis L.

Marsh Mallow, scientifically known as Althaea officinalis L., is a distinguished perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the…

Cough (dry, irritating)Sore ThroatBronchitis
Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)Malvaceae

Marshmallow

Althaea officinalis

Althaea officinalis, commonly known as marshmallow, is a robust perennial herb belonging to the Malvaceae family, distinguished…

Sore ThroatCoughBronchitis
Marsilea (Marsilea quadrifolia)Marsileaceae

Marsilea

Marsilea quadrifolia

Marsilea quadrifolia, commonly known as the European water clover, four-leaf clover, water shamrock, or pepperwort, is a…

InflammationOxidative stressUrinary tract issues
Marula (Sclerocarya birrea)Anacardiaceae

Marula

Sclerocarya birrea

Marula, scientifically known as Sclerocarya birrea, is a revered medium-sized deciduous tree indigenous to the dry, sub-Saharan…

Oxidative stressInflammationImmune deficiencies
Mashaparni (Teramnus labialis)Fabaceae

Mashaparni

Teramnus labialis

Teramnus labialis, widely recognized by its traditional name Mashaparni, is an exquisite perennial herbaceous climber belonging…

FatigueMuscle WastingVata Imbalance
Mastic Tree (Pistacia lentiscus)Anacardiaceae

Mastic Tree

Pistacia lentiscus

The Mastic Tree, scientifically known as Pistacia lentiscus, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean basin,…

Peptic UlcersIndigestionHeartburn
Matcha (Camellia sinensis var. sinensis)Theaceae

Matcha

Camellia sinensis var. sinensis

Matcha (Camellia sinensis var. sinensis) is a distinguished cultivar of the evergreen tea plant belonging to the Theaceae…

Oxidative stressInflammationFatigue
Matico (Piper aduncum)Piperaceae

Matico

Piper aduncum

Matico, scientifically known as Piper aduncum, is an evergreen shrubby tree belonging to the extensive Piperaceae family, which…

WoundsCutsUlcers
May Apple (Podophyllum peltatum)Berberidaceae

May Apple

Podophyllum peltatum

May Apple (Podophyllum peltatum), also known as American Mandrake or Duck's Foot, is a fascinating perennial herbaceous plant…

Genital Warts (topical)Condyloma acuminata (topical)Hairy Leukoplakia (topical)
Meadow Clary (Salvia pratensis)Lamiaceae

Meadow Clary

Salvia pratensis

Meadow Clary, scientifically known as Salvia pratensis, is an elegant perennial herb belonging to the expansive Lamiaceae…

Sore ThroatGingivitisMild Throat Inflammation
Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)Rosaceae

Meadowsweet

Filipendula ulmaria

Meadowsweet, scientifically known as Filipendula ulmaria, is an elegant herbaceous perennial belonging to the Rosaceae family,…

InflammationArthritisGout
Medicinal Blepharis (Blepharis edulis)Acanthaceae

Medicinal Blepharis

Blepharis edulis

Blepharis edulis, commonly known as Medicinal Blepharis, is a resilient perennial herbaceous shrub thriving within the diverse…

Urolithiasis (kidney stones)Urinary tract infections (symptomatic relief)Edema (fluid retention)
Mediterranean Buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus)Rhamnaceae

Mediterranean Buckthorn

Rhamnus alaternus

Rhamnus alaternus, commonly known as Mediterranean Buckthorn or Italian Buckthorn, is a robust, evergreen shrub or small tree…

ConstipationSluggish bowel movementsDigestive irregularity