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Padmaka (Prunus cerasoides)Rosaceae

Padmaka

Prunus cerasoides

Prunus cerasoides, commonly known as Padmaka or the Wild Himalayan Cherry, is an elegant deciduous tree belonging to the…

Skin diseases (Kushta)Herpes (Visarpa)Burning sensation (Daha)
Palash Seed (Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub.)Fabaceae

Palash Seed

Butea monosperma (Lam.) Taub.

Butea monosperma, commonly known as Palash or Flame of the Forest, is a deciduous tree that can reach a height of 15 to 20…

bacterial infectionsconjunctivitis.diabetes
Pandan (Pandanus amaryllifolius)Pandanaceae

Pandan

Pandanus amaryllifolius

Pandanus amaryllifolius, commonly known as pandan, is a captivating perennial herb belonging to the Pandanaceae family, a group…

InflammationOxidative stressIndigestion
Papaya Leaf (Carica papaya)Caricaceae

Papaya Leaf

Carica papaya

Carica papaya, commonly known as Papaya Leaf, is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Caricaceae family. Native to the…

Dengue fever (symptomatic relief)IndigestionInflammation
Papaya Leaf (Carica papaya L.)Caricaceae

Papaya Leaf

Carica papaya L.

Carica papaya L., commonly known as Papaya, is a rapid-growing, evergreen, and herbaceous perennial tree belonging to the…

IndigestionConstipationLow platelet count (supportive)
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A.W. Hill)Apiaceae

Parsley

Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A.W. Hill

Parsley, scientifically known as Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A.W. Hill, is a distinguished biennial herb belonging to…

EdemaUrinary tract infections (supportive)Indigestion
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)Apiaceae

Parsley

Petroselinum crispum

Parsley, scientifically known as Petroselinum crispum, is a widely recognized biennial or short-lived perennial herb belonging…

EdemaUrinary tract infections (adjunct)Kidney stones (prevention/support)
Parsley Root (Petroselinum crispum var.)Apiaceae

Parsley Root

Petroselinum crispum var.

Parsley Root, botanically known as Petroselinum crispum var., is a distinct variety of parsley cultivated specifically for its…

Muscle CrampsDermatitisLiver Toxicity
Pashanbhed (Kidney Stone Breaker) (Bergenia ligulata)Saxifragaceae

Pashanbhed (Kidney Stone Breaker)

Bergenia ligulata

Pashanbhed (Bergenia ligulata), a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Saxifragaceae family, is widely recognized for its…

Kidney StonesUrinary Tract Infections (UTIs)Bladder Stones
Passion Fruit Leaf (Passiflora edulis)Passifloraceae

Passion Fruit Leaf

Passiflora edulis

Passiflora edulis, commonly known as Passion Fruit, is a vigorous, woody perennial vine belonging to the Passifloraceae family,…

AnxietyInsomniaNervousness
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)Passifloraceae

Passionflower

Passiflora incarnata

Passiflora incarnata, commonly known as passionflower, is a captivating perennial climbing vine renowned for its intricate…

Anxiety disordersInsomniaGeneralized anxiety disorder
Passionflower Vine (Passiflora caerulea)Passifloraceae

Passionflower Vine

Passiflora caerulea

Passionflower Vine, scientifically known as Passiflora caerulea, is a captivating perennial climbing vine belonging to the…

Generalized Anxiety DisorderInsomniaStress-related disorders
Patala (Stereospermum suaveolens)Bignoniaceae

Patala

Stereospermum suaveolens

Stereospermum suaveolens, widely recognized as Patala, is a deciduous tree native to tropical and subtropical regions,…

CoughAsthmaBronchitis
Patala (Stereospermum chelonoides)Bignoniaceae

Patala

Stereospermum chelonoides

Stereospermum chelonoides, commonly known as Patala or the Yellow Trumpet Tree, is a prominent deciduous tree belonging to the…

AsthmaChronic BronchitisCough
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)Lamiaceae

Patchouli

Pogostemon cablin

Patchouli, scientifically known as Pogostemon cablin, is a fascinating perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Lamiaceae…

EczemaAcneDry skin
Patharkuchi (Bryophyllum pinnatum)Crassulaceae

Patharkuchi

Bryophyllum pinnatum

Patharkuchi, scientifically known as Bryophyllum pinnatum, is an extraordinary perennial succulent herb belonging to the…

Kidney stones (lithiasis)Urinary tract infectionsWounds
Patola (Pointed Gourd) (Trichosanthes dioica)Cucurbitaceae

Patola (Pointed Gourd)

Trichosanthes dioica

Trichosanthes dioica, commonly known as Patola or pointed gourd, is a vigorous herbaceous tropical vine belonging to the…

Pitta imbalancesAcid refluxIndigestion
Pau D Arco (Handroanthus impetiginosus)Bignoniaceae

Pau D Arco

Handroanthus impetiginosus

Pau D'Arco, scientifically known as Handroanthus impetiginosus (formerly classified under Tabebuia impetiginosa and Tabebuia…

Infections (bacterial, fungal, viral)InflammationDigestive issues
Pau d'Arco (Tabebuia impetiginosa)Bignoniaceae

Pau d'Arco

Tabebuia impetiginosa

Pau d'Arco, scientifically designated Tabebuia impetiginosa, is an impressive deciduous tree native to the tropical rainforests…

Candida infectionsFungal infectionsInflammation
Pau dArco (Handroanthus impetiginosus (Mart. ex DC.) Mattos)Bignoniaceae

Pau dArco

Handroanthus impetiginosus (Mart. ex DC.) Mattos

Pau d'Arco, scientifically designated Handroanthus impetiginosus (formerly classified as Tabebuia impetiginosa), is a…

Fungal Infections (Candida)Bacterial InfectionsViral Infections
Pau Pereira (Geissospermum vellosii)Apocynaceae

Pau Pereira

Geissospermum vellosii

Pau Pereira, scientifically known as Geissospermum vellosii, is a significant medicinal tree indigenous to the lush rainforests…

Cancer support (preliminary research)Constipation relief (traditional)Fever reduction (traditional)
Peach Leaf (Prunus persica)Rosaceae

Peach Leaf

Prunus persica

Peach Leaf, derived from Prunus persica, is the foliage of the widely cultivated peach tree, a deciduous species known for its…

Metabolic SyndromeOxidative StressInflammation
Pelargonium (Pelargonium sidoides)Geraniaceae

Pelargonium

Pelargonium sidoides

Pelargonium sidoides, commonly known as African Geranium or Umckaloabo, is a distinctive perennial geophyte belonging to the…

Acute BronchitisCommon ColdSinusitis
Pellitory (Parietaria judaica)Urticaceae

Pellitory

Parietaria judaica

Pellitory, known scientifically as Parietaria judaica, is a resilient perennial herb belonging to the Urticaceae family,…

Kidney stonesCystitisUrinary tract infections (UTIs)