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Night Blooming Cereus (Selenicereus grandiflorus)Cactaceae

Night Blooming Cereus

Selenicereus grandiflorus

Night Blooming Cereus, scientifically known as Selenicereus grandiflorus, is a captivating perennial member of the Cactaceae…

Chest pain (angina)Fluid retention (heart failure related)Heavy menstrual periods
Night Jasmine (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis)Oleaceae

Night Jasmine

Nyctanthes arbor-tristis

Night Jasmine (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis), a captivating member of the Oleaceae family, is a deciduous shrub or small tree…

FeverArthritisSciatica
Nimba Bark (Azadirachta indica bark)Meliaceae

Nimba Bark

Azadirachta indica bark

Nimba bark, derived from the esteemed Azadirachta indica tree, commonly known as Neem, is a medium-sized, evergreen species…

FeverSkin infectionsAcne
Nimba Patra (Azadirachta indica Leaf)Meliaceae

Nimba Patra

Azadirachta indica Leaf

Nimba Patra, derived from the esteemed Azadirachta indica tree, is a prominent member of the Meliaceae family, widely recognized…

AcneEczemaPsoriasis
Nimbu (Citrus limon)Rutaceae

Nimbu

Citrus limon

Citrus limon, commonly known as the lemon tree or Nimbu, is a captivating small evergreen tree belonging to the Rutaceae family,…

ScurvyCommon ColdFevers
Nirgundi (Five-leaved Chaste Tree) (Vitex negundo)Lamiaceae

Nirgundi (Five-leaved Chaste Tree)

Vitex negundo

Nirgundi, scientifically known as Vitex negundo, is a prominent and highly aromatic shrub or small tree belonging to the…

Joint PainMuscle SprainsFever
Noni (Morinda citrifolia)Rubiaceae

Noni

Morinda citrifolia

Noni, scientifically known as Morinda citrifolia, is a remarkable evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to the Rubiaceae…

InflammationOxidative stressDigestive issues
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.)Myristicaceae

Nutmeg

Myristica fragrans Houtt.

Nutmeg, derived from the seeds of Myristica fragrans Houtt., is a celebrated tropical evergreen tree belonging to the…

Digestive issuesInsomniaPain relief
Oat Straw (Avena sativa)Poaceae

Oat Straw

Avena sativa

Oat Straw, derived from the common oat plant Avena sativa, is an annual grass belonging to the Poaceae family, widely recognized…

AnxietyStressNervous Exhaustion
Ochrosia (Ochrosia elliptica)Apocynaceae

Ochrosia

Ochrosia elliptica

Ochrosia elliptica, commonly known as Ochrosia, is a captivating evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to the Apocynaceae…

FeversCoughsRespiratory issues
Olive Oil Plant (Olea europaea)Oleaceae

Olive Oil Plant

Olea europaea

The Olive Oil Plant, scientifically known as Olea europaea, is an iconic evergreen tree belonging to the Oleaceae family,…

HypertensionHyperlipidemiaType 2 Diabetes (adjunctive)
Onion (Allium cepa)Amaryllidaceae

Onion

Allium cepa

Allium cepa, commonly known as onion, is a globally cultivated biennial herbaceous plant, typically grown as an annual,…

Diabetes MellitusCardiovascular Diseases (CVDs)Stomach Cancer
Operculina turpethum (Operculina turpethum (L.) Silva Manso)Convolvulaceae

Operculina turpethum

Operculina turpethum (L.) Silva Manso

Operculina turpethum, commonly known as Turpeth or Indian Jalap, is a robust, perennial herbaceous vine belonging to the…

ConstipationIntestinal WormsArthritis
Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum)Papaveraceae

Opium Poppy

Papaver somniferum

The Opium Poppy, botanically known as Papaver somniferum, is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Papaveraceae family. It…

Severe PainChronic PainInsomnia
Orange Peel (Citrus sinensis)Rutaceae

Orange Peel

Citrus sinensis

Orange Peel, derived from the sweet orange tree (Citrus sinensis) within the esteemed Rutaceae family, represents a globally…

IndigestionLoss of AppetiteNausea
Oregano (Origanum vulgare L.)Lamiaceae

Oregano

Origanum vulgare L.

Oregano, scientifically known as Origanum vulgare L., is a robust, aromatic perennial herb belonging to the expansive mint…

Bacterial infections (e.g., E. coli, Staphylococcus)Fungal infections (e.g., Candida overgrowth)Viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu symptoms)
Oregano (Origanum vulgare)Lamiaceae

Oregano

Origanum vulgare

Oregano, scientifically known as Origanum vulgare, is a robust perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family, which also…

Bacterial infectionsFungal infections (e.g., Candida)Viral infections
Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium)Berberidaceae

Oregon Grape

Mahonia aquifolium

Oregon Grape, scientifically known as Mahonia aquifolium, is a striking evergreen shrub native to western North America,…

PsoriasisEczemaAcne
Orris Root (Iris germanica)Iridaceae

Orris Root

Iris germanica

Orris Root, scientifically known as Iris germanica, is a majestic perennial herbaceous plant celebrated for its striking…

Mild bloatingAcneDermatitis
Osha (Ligusticum porteri)Apiaceae

Osha

Ligusticum porteri

Osha (Ligusticum porteri), a revered member of the Apiaceae family, is a robust perennial herb native to high-altitude regions…

Common ColdInfluenza (Flu)Bronchitis
Osha Root (Ligusticum porteri Coult. & Rose)Apiaceae

Osha Root

Ligusticum porteri Coult. & Rose

Osha Root, scientifically identified as Ligusticum porteri Coult. & Rose, is a revered perennial herb within the Apiaceae…

ColdsFluBronchitis
Osmanthus (Osmanthus fragrans)Oleaceae

Osmanthus

Osmanthus fragrans

Osmanthus fragrans, commonly known as sweet osmanthus or fragrant olive, is a captivating evergreen shrub or small tree…

CoughsDry ThroatSkin Rashes
Otostegia (Otostegia integrifolia)Lamiaceae

Otostegia

Otostegia integrifolia

Otostegia integrifolia, often recognized by its common names Abyssinian rose or Tinjute, is a resilient perennial shrub…

InflammationOxidative stressDigestive issues
Pacific Yew (Taxus brevifolia)Taxaceae

Pacific Yew

Taxus brevifolia

Pacific Yew, scientifically known as Taxus brevifolia, is a distinctive evergreen conifer native to the lush, temperate…

Breast CancerOvarian CancerLung Cancer