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Mulethi (Licorice) (Glycyrrhiza glabra)Fabaceae

Mulethi (Licorice)

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Mulethi, scientifically known as Glycyrrhiza glabra, is a revered perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family,…

CoughSore throatBronchitis
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)Scrophulariaceae

Mullein

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein, scientifically known as Verbascum thapsus, is a distinguished biennial herbaceous plant belonging to the…

BronchitisAsthmaCoughs
Mundi (Sphaeranthus indicus)Asteraceae

Mundi

Sphaeranthus indicus

Sphaeranthus indicus, commonly known as Mundi, is a distinctive annual herb belonging to the Asteraceae family, typically…

FeverCoughAsthma
Mung Bean (Vigna radiata)Fabaceae

Mung Bean

Vigna radiata

Mung Bean, scientifically known as Vigna radiata, is a highly valued annual leguminous plant that traces its origins to the warm…

HyperglycemiaHyperlipemiaHypertension
Murva (Marsdenia tenacissima)Apocynaceae

Murva

Marsdenia tenacissima

Marsdenia tenacissima, commonly known as Murva or Moorva, is a robust perennial climbing vine belonging to the Apocynaceae…

Skin diseases (Kushta)Blood disorders (Asra)Jaundice
Musk Root (Ferula sumbul)Apiaceae

Musk Root

Ferula sumbul

Musk Root, scientifically known as Ferula sumbul, is a striking perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. It…

AsthmaBronchitisMuscle Spasms
Musli Black (Curculigo orchioides)Hypoxidaceae

Musli Black

Curculigo orchioides

Curculigo orchioides, widely recognized as Musli Black, is an intriguing perennial herb belonging to the Hypoxidaceae family,…

OligospermiaLow LibidoGeneral Weakness
Musta (Nut Grass) (Cyperus rotundus)Cyperaceae

Musta (Nut Grass)

Cyperus rotundus

Cyperus rotundus, widely recognized as Musta or Nut Grass, is a resilient perennial herb belonging to the Cyperaceae family.…

IndigestionFeverInflammation
Mustard (Sinapis alba)Brassicaceae

Mustard

Sinapis alba

Mustard, scientifically known as Sinapis alba, is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the diverse Brassicaceae family, which…

InflammationBacterial infectionsFungal infections
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)Burseraceae

Myrrh

Commiphora myrrha

Commiphora myrrha, universally known as myrrh, is a resilient, small to medium-sized tree or shrub, typically reaching heights…

Gum diseaseMouth ulcersGingivitis
Myrtle (Myrtus communis)Myrtaceae

Myrtle

Myrtus communis

Myrtle, scientifically known as Myrtus communis, is an iconic evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family,…

WoundsGastrointestinal disordersUrinary tract disorders
Nagadamani (Artemisia vulgaris)Asteraceae

Nagadamani

Artemisia vulgaris

Artemisia vulgaris, universally recognized as mugwort or Nagadamani, is a resilient perennial herb belonging to the expansive…

Dyspepsiabloatingloss of appetite
Nagarmoth (Nut Sedge) (Cyperus scariosus)Cyperaceae

Nagarmoth (Nut Sedge)

Cyperus scariosus

Nagarmoth, scientifically known as Cyperus scariosus, is a resilient perennial herb belonging to the diverse Cyperaceae family,…

IndigestionBloatingFlatulence
Nagbala (Grewia hirsuta)Malvaceae

Nagbala

Grewia hirsuta

Grewia hirsuta, commonly known as Nagbala, is a resilient perennial shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family, previously…

Physical debilityFatigueDysentery
Nagbala (Snake Mallow) (Sida veronicifolia)Malvaceae

Nagbala (Snake Mallow)

Sida veronicifolia

Nagbala, scientifically known as Sida veronicifolia, is a small, perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Malvaceae family,…

Rheumatic disordersNeurological conditionsRespiratory diseases
Nagkesar (Indian Rose Chestnut) (Mesua ferrea)Calophyllaceae

Nagkesar (Indian Rose Chestnut)

Mesua ferrea

Mesua ferrea, widely recognized as Nagkesar or Indian Rose Chestnut, is a magnificent evergreen tree native to the humid…

MenorrhagiaHemorrhoidsEpistaxis
Narikela (Cocos nucifera)Arecaceae

Narikela

Cocos nucifera

Cocos nucifera, universally recognized as Narikela or the Coconut tree, is an iconic arborescent monocotyledonous palm thriving…

HelminthiasisInflammationPain management
Natal Plum (Carissa macrocarpa)Apocynaceae

Natal Plum

Carissa macrocarpa

The Natal Plum, scientifically known as Carissa macrocarpa, is a robust, evergreen perennial shrub native to the sandy coastal…

InflammationOxidative stressWeak immunity
Nayantara (Periwinkle) (Catharanthus roseus)Apocynaceae

Nayantara (Periwinkle)

Catharanthus roseus

Nayantara, botanically known as Catharanthus roseus and commonly called Madagascar Periwinkle, is a vibrant perennial herbaceous…

LeukemiaHodgkin's LymphomaNon-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Neem (Azadirachta indica)Meliaceae

Neem

Azadirachta indica

Azadirachta indica, widely recognized as Neem, Nimtree, or Indian Lilac, is a robust and fast-growing evergreen tree belonging…

AcneEczemaPsoriasis
Neem Berry (Azadirachta indica A.Juss.)Meliaceae

Neem Berry

Azadirachta indica A.Juss.

Azadirachta indica, universally known as Neem Berry, is an esteemed evergreen tree that can attain impressive heights of up to…

GingivitisDental PlaqueHead Lice
Nettle (Urtica dioica L.)Urticaceae

Nettle

Urtica dioica L.

Nettle, scientifically identified as Urtica dioica L., is a robust herbaceous perennial that belongs to the Urticaceae family, a…

ArthritisGoutBenign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Nettle (Urtica dioica)Urticaceae

Nettle

Urtica dioica

Nettle, scientifically known as Urtica dioica, is a resilient herbaceous perennial belonging to the Urticaceae family, widely…

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)ArthritisRheumatism
Niaouli (Melaleuca quinquenervia)Myrtaceae

Niaouli

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Niaouli, scientifically known as Melaleuca quinquenervia, is an imposing evergreen tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family, a…

Respiratory congestionSkin blemishesMinor wounds