Medicinal Plant Database

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Alisma (Alisma orientale)Alismataceae

Alisma

Alisma orientale

Alisma orientale, commonly known as Oriental water plantain, is a robust perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the…

EdemaUrinary difficultiesNonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Alkanet (Alkanna tinctoria)Boraginaceae

Alkanet

Alkanna tinctoria

Alkanet, scientifically known as Alkanna tinctoria, is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Boraginaceae…

Wound healing (external)Burns (external)Skin conditions (external, traditional)
Allspice (Pimenta dioica)Myrtaceae

Allspice

Pimenta dioica

Allspice, scientifically known as Pimenta dioica, is a captivating evergreen tree native to the Greater Antilles, southern…

IndigestionFlatulenceMuscle pain
Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller)Asphodelaceae

Aloe Vera

Aloe barbadensis miller

Aloe vera, formally recognized as Aloe barbadensis miller, is a robust, stemless or very short-stemmed evergreen perennial…

Skin burnsWoundsPsoriasis
Alpine Rose (Rhododendron ferrugineum)Ericaceae

Alpine Rose

Rhododendron ferrugineum

Rhododendron ferrugineum, commonly known as the Alpine Rose or Alpenrose, stands as a remarkable evergreen shrub within the…

ArthritisRheumatismMuscular pain
Alpinia Officinarum (Alpinia officinarum)Zingiberaceae

Alpinia Officinarum

Alpinia officinarum

Alpinia officinarum, commonly known as Lesser Galangal or Small Galangal, is a resilient perennial herbaceous plant belonging to…

InflammationPainDigestive disorders
Amaltas (Cassia fistula)Fabaceae

Amaltas

Cassia fistula

Amaltas, known scientifically as Cassia fistula, is a captivating medium-sized deciduous tree endemic to the Indian subcontinent…

ConstipationDiabetes (Type 2)Fever
Ambrette (Abelmoschus moschatus)Malvaceae

Ambrette

Abelmoschus moschatus

Abelmoschus moschatus, commonly known as Ambrette, is a captivating perennial flowering plant belonging to the Malvaceae family,…

Stomach pain (traditional)Anxiety (traditional)Constipation (traditional)
American Elm (Ulmus americana)Ulmaceae

American Elm

Ulmus americana

The American Elm, scientifically classified as Ulmus americana, is a distinguished deciduous tree native to the vast landscapes…

GastritisPeptic UlcersIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)Araliaceae

American Ginseng

Panax quinquefolius

American Ginseng, scientifically known as Panax quinquefolius, is a revered perennial herbaceous plant native to the pristine,…

Common cold preventionFlu symptom reductionType 2 Diabetes (adjunct for blood sugar management)
American Spikenard (Aralia racemosa)Araliaceae

American Spikenard

Aralia racemosa

Aralia racemosa, commonly known as American Spikenard, is a robust and highly valued herbaceous perennial belonging to the…

InflammationCoughCommon Cold
Amla (Indian Gooseberry) (Phyllanthus emblica)Phyllanthaceae

Amla (Indian Gooseberry)

Phyllanthus emblica

Amla, scientifically known as Phyllanthus emblica, and commonly as Indian Gooseberry, is a distinguished deciduous tree…

Oxidative stressHyperlipidemiaDiabetes mellitus (Type 2)
Amlaki Rasayana (Phyllanthus emblica (processed))Phyllanthaceae

Amlaki Rasayana

Phyllanthus emblica (processed)

Amlaki Rasayana, a highly revered Ayurvedic formulation, is meticulously prepared from the fruits of Phyllanthus emblica,…

Oxidative stressChronic inflammationWeakened immunity
Amomum (Amomum subulatum)Zingiberaceae

Amomum

Amomum subulatum

Amomum subulatum, widely recognized as Black Cardamom or Nepal Cardamom, is a robust perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the…

Digestive disordersRespiratory ailmentsCommon cold
Ampelocissus (Ampelocissus latifolia)Vitaceae

Ampelocissus

Ampelocissus latifolia

Ampelocissus latifolia, widely recognized as Wild Grape or Jungle Drakh, is a vigorous perennial climbing vine indigenous to the…

InflammationArthritisMuscular Pains
Amra (Spondias pinnata)Anacardiaceae

Amra

Spondias pinnata

Spondias pinnata, widely recognized as Amra, Wild Mango, or Indian Hog Plum, is a prominent deciduous tropical tree belonging to…

Oxidative stressInflammationGastric ulcers
Amra (Mangifera indica)Anacardiaceae

Amra

Mangifera indica

Amra, known botanically as Mangifera indica, is a magnificent evergreen tree within the Anacardiaceae family, revered globally…

InflammationOxidative StressDiabetes Mellitus
Amrit Dhara (Mentha arvensis)Lamiaceae

Amrit Dhara

Mentha arvensis

Mentha arvensis, commonly known as wild mint or corn mint, and revered in Ayurveda as 'Amrit Dhara,' is a robust perennial…

InflammationIndigestionBloating
Amruta Balli (Tinospora cordifolia)Menispermaceae

Amruta Balli

Tinospora cordifolia

Amruta Balli, scientifically known as Tinospora cordifolia, is a highly esteemed herbaceous climbing vine indigenous to the…

FeversInfections (bacterial, viral)Metabolic disorders
Amur Cork Tree (Phellodendron amurense)Rutaceae

Amur Cork Tree

Phellodendron amurense

The Amur Cork Tree, scientifically known as Phellodendron amurense, is a distinguished deciduous tree native to the temperate…

InflammationDiabetesObesity
Anamu (Petiveria alliacea)Phytolaccaceae

Anamu

Petiveria alliacea

Anamu, known scientifically as Petiveria alliacea, is a resilient perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Phytolaccaceae…

Inflammation (traditional use)Pain (traditional use)Infections (bacterial, viral, fungal, protozoal - lab studies)
Anantmool (Hemidesmus indicus)Apocynaceae

Anantmool

Hemidesmus indicus

Hemidesmus indicus, universally known as Anantmool or Indian Sarsaparilla, is a fascinating perennial, twining shrub belonging…

Skin diseasesFeversIndigestion
Anantmool (Tylophora indica)Apocynaceae

Anantmool

Tylophora indica

Anantmool, scientifically known as Tylophora indica (Burm. f.) Merr., is a fascinating perennial twining herbaceous plant…

Bronchial AsthmaAllergic RhinitisBronchitis
Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata)Acanthaceae

Andrographis

Andrographis paniculata

Andrographis paniculata, widely recognized as 'King of Bitters' or 'Kalmegh', is a distinguished perennial herbaceous plant…

Common ColdInfluenzaFever