Medicinal Plant Database

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Melochia (Melochia corchorifolia)Malvaceae

Melochia

Melochia corchorifolia

Melochia corchorifolia, commonly known as Melochia or Chocolate Weed, is a highly adaptable, erect to spreading perennial herb…

Respiratory ailmentsFeverCoughs
Methi (Fenugreek) (Trigonella foenum-graecum)Fabaceae

Methi (Fenugreek)

Trigonella foenum-graecum

Methi, commonly known as Fenugreek, with the scientific name Trigonella foenum-graecum, is a versatile annual herbaceous plant…

Type 2 DiabetesHypercholesterolemiaDyslipidemia
Mexican Arnica (Heterotheca inuloides)Asteraceae

Mexican Arnica

Heterotheca inuloides

Mexican Arnica, scientifically known as Heterotheca inuloides, is a robust perennial herb belonging to the expansive Asteraceae…

RheumatismMuscular painTopical skin inflammation
Mexican Poppy (Argemone mexicana)Papaveraceae

Mexican Poppy

Argemone mexicana

Argemone mexicana, commonly known as Mexican poppy or Prickly Poppy, is a resilient annual or sometimes biennial herbaceous…

Skin DiseasesWartsCold Sores
Mexican Yam (Dioscorea mexicana)Dioscoreaceae

Mexican Yam

Dioscorea mexicana

Mexican Yam, scientifically known as Dioscorea mexicana, is a significant tuberous vine belonging to the Dioscoreaceae family.…

Menstrual crampsPMS symptomsDigestive spasms
Michelia (Michelia champaca)Magnoliaceae

Michelia

Michelia champaca

Michelia champaca, commonly known as champak or golden champa, is a magnificent evergreen tree native to the tropical and…

StressAnxietyInsomnia
Micromelum (Micromelum minutum)Rutaceae

Micromelum

Micromelum minutum

Micromelum minutum, commonly referred to as Micromelum, is a small evergreen shrub or tree that typically reaches a height of up…

Digestive IssuesImmune SupportInflammation
Milk Parsley (Peucedanum palustre)Apiaceae

Milk Parsley

Peucedanum palustre

Milk Parsley (Peucedanum palustre), an intriguing perennial herb belonging to the diverse Apiaceae family, showcases a robust…

Immune system supportInflammatory conditions managementOxidative stress reduction
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)Asteraceae

Milk Thistle

Silybum marianum

Milk Thistle, scientifically designated as Silybum marianum, is a commanding herbaceous annual or biennial plant belonging to…

Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD/AFLD)Alcoholic Liver DiseaseCirrhosis (early stages)
Mistletoe (Viscum album)Santalaceae

Mistletoe

Viscum album

Mistletoe, scientifically known as Viscum album, is an iconic evergreen, hemiparasitic shrub belonging to the Santalaceae…

Cancer (complementary therapy)Hypertension (high blood pressure)Inflammation
Momordica Dioica (Momordica dioica)Cucurbitaceae

Momordica Dioica

Momordica dioica

Momordica dioica, commonly known as spiny bitter gourd, teasle gourd, or kakrol, is a fascinating perennial climbing vine…

Digestive disordersConstipationDyspepsia
Moonseed (Menispermum canadense)Menispermaceae

Moonseed

Menispermum canadense

Moonseed, scientifically known as Menispermum canadense, is an intriguing deciduous perennial climbing vine indigenous to the…

InflammationPainDigestive issues (traditional)
Moringa (Moringa oleifera)Moringaceae

Moringa

Moringa oleifera

Moringa oleifera, universally acclaimed as the 'Miracle Tree' or 'Drumstick Tree,' is a remarkably adaptable and fast-growing…

Oxidative stressInflammationType 2 diabetes
Moringa Concanensis (Moringa concanensis)Moringaceae

Moringa Concanensis

Moringa concanensis

Moringa concanensis, a revered member of the Moringaceae family, is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree typically reaching…

InflammationOxidative StressNutritional Deficiencies
Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)Lamiaceae

Motherwort

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort, scientifically known as Leonurus cardiaca, is a robust herbaceous perennial belonging to the Lamiaceae family,…

Palpitations (nervous origin)Tachycardia (functional)Menstrual irregularities
Mountain Ash (Sorbus aucuparia)Rosaceae

Mountain Ash

Sorbus aucuparia

Mountain Ash, scientifically known as Sorbus aucuparia, is a resilient deciduous tree celebrated for its ornamental beauty and…

Diabetes (traditional claim)Diarrhea (traditional claim)Gout (traditional claim)
Mountain Grape (Mahonia aquifolium Pursh)Berberidaceae

Mountain Grape

Mahonia aquifolium Pursh

Mountain Grape, scientifically known as Mahonia aquifolium Pursh, is a striking evergreen shrub native to the temperate forests…

PsoriasisEczemaAcne
Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia)Ericaceae

Mountain Laurel

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain Laurel, scientifically known as Kalmia latifolia, is an iconic evergreen shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family, which…

InflammationSkin conditions (eczema, psoriasis)Pain relief
Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum)Lamiaceae

Mountain Mint

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Mountain Mint, scientifically known as Pycnanthemum virginianum, is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant native to the…

Common ColdFeverHeadache
Mouse Ear Hawkweed (Pilosella officinarum)Asteraceae

Mouse Ear Hawkweed

Pilosella officinarum

Mouse Ear Hawkweed, scientifically known as Pilosella officinarum (formerly Hieracium pilosella), is a fascinating perennial…

Flatulence (traditional)Wound healing (traditional)Immune system support (traditional)
Mu Dan Pi (Paeonia ×suffruticosa)Paeoniaceae

Mu Dan Pi

Paeonia ×suffruticosa

Mu Dan Pi, botanically known as Paeonia suffruticosa, is a revered deciduous shrub celebrated for both its striking ornamental…

FeverInflammationPain
Mudgaparni (Phaseolus trilobus)Fabaceae

Mudgaparni

Phaseolus trilobus

Phaseolus trilobus, commonly known as Mudgaparni or Wild Bean, is a resilient perennial herbaceous legume belonging to the…

OligospermiaGout (Vatarakta)Gastritis
Mugwort Chinese (Artemisia argyi)Asteraceae

Mugwort Chinese

Artemisia argyi

Mugwort Chinese, scientifically known as Artemisia argyi, is an herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Asteraceae family,…

AsthmaMalariaHepatitis
Muira Puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides)Olacaceae

Muira Puama

Ptychopetalum olacoides

Muira Puama, scientifically known as Ptychopetalum olacoides, is a remarkable small tree, typically growing to about 4 meters in…

Sexual dysfunctionErectile dysfunctionLow libido