Medicinal Plant Database

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Pellitory (Parietaria officinalis)Urticaceae

Pellitory

Parietaria officinalis

Pellitory, scientifically known as Parietaria officinalis, is an erect perennial herbaceous plant typically growing to heights…

Kidney stonesCystitisPyelitis
Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)Lamiaceae

Pennyroyal

Mentha pulegium

Pennyroyal, scientifically known as Mentha pulegium, is a distinctive perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family, commonly…

Insect Infestations (external application)Flea Control (external application)Indigestion (traditional, unsafe internal use)
Pennywort (Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.)Apiaceae

Pennywort

Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.

Centella asiatica, widely recognized as Indian Pennywort or Gotu Kola, is a diminutive, perennial herbaceous plant belonging to…

Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)Varicose VeinsWounds
Peperomia Pellucida (Peperomia pellucida)Piperaceae

Peperomia Pellucida

Peperomia pellucida

Peperomia pellucida, widely recognized as shiny bush or emerald ripple, is a delicate yet resilient succulent herbaceous plant…

InflammationArthritic PainMuscle Soreness
Peppermint (Mentha ×piperita)Lamiaceae

Peppermint

Mentha ×piperita

Peppermint, scientifically known as Mentha piperita, is a highly aromatic and vigorous perennial herbaceous plant belonging to…

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Indigestion (Dyspepsia)Bloating and Gas
Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)Lamiaceae

Peppermint

Mentha x piperita

Peppermint, scientifically known as Mentha x piperita, is a vigorously growing perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family,…

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)IndigestionBloating
Pergularia (Pergularia daemia)Apocynaceae

Pergularia

Pergularia daemia

Pergularia daemia, commonly known as Uttaravaruni or Velvet Leaf Milkweed, is a resilient perennial climbing vine belonging to…

CoughsAsthmaBronchial Congestion
Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don)Apocynaceae

Periwinkle

Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don

Catharanthus roseus, widely recognized as Madagascar Periwinkle or Cape Periwinkle, is an evergreen subshrub belonging to the…

LeukemiaLymphomaHodgkin's Disease
Periwinkle (Vinca minor)Apocynaceae

Periwinkle

Vinca minor

Periwinkle, specifically Vinca minor, is a resilient evergreen subshrub belonging to the Apocynaceae family, native to much of…

Cognitive declineMemory impairmentDizziness
Petasites (Petasites hybridus)Asteraceae

Petasites

Petasites hybridus

Petasites hybridus, commonly known as butterbur, is a robust perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It…

Migraine headachesAllergic rhinitisAsthma
Phellodendron (Phellodendron amurense med)Rutaceae

Phellodendron

Phellodendron amurense med

Phellodendron amurense, widely recognized as the Amur cork tree, is a majestic deciduous tree native to the temperate regions of…

Gastrointestinal infectionsDysenteryDiarrhea
Phyllanthus (Phyllanthus amarus)Phyllanthaceae

Phyllanthus

Phyllanthus amarus

Phyllanthus amarus, commonly known as Chanca Piedra or Bhumyamalaki, is a small, erect or spreading annual herb belonging to the…

Hepatitis BJaundiceKidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis)
Picao Preto (Bidens pilosa)Asteraceae

Picao Preto

Bidens pilosa

Bidens pilosa, commonly known as Picao Preto, is a remarkably adaptable annual herb belonging to the diverse Asteraceae family.…

MalariaInflammationFevers
Pink Pepper (Schinus molle L.)Anacardiaceae

Pink Pepper

Schinus molle L.

Pink Pepper, scientifically known as Schinus molle L., is an elegant evergreen tree belonging to the Anacardiaceae family, which…

InflammationBacterial infectionsFungal infections
Piper Cubeba (Piper cubeba med)Piperaceae

Piper Cubeba

Piper cubeba med

Piper cubeba, commonly known as cubeb pepper or tailed pepper, is a fascinating perennial flowering vine belonging to the…

IndigestionBloatingFlatulence
Piper Nigrum (Piper nigrum)Piperaceae

Piper Nigrum

Piper nigrum

Piper nigrum, commonly known as black pepper, is a remarkable perennial climbing vine belonging to the Piperaceae family,…

Digestive issuesRespiratory ailments (cough, cold, flu)Inflammation
Pippali (Long Pepper) (Piper longum)Piperaceae

Pippali (Long Pepper)

Piper longum

Piper longum, universally recognized as Pippali or Long Pepper, is a perennial climbing vine belonging to the botanical family…

CoughColdAsthma
Pipsissewa (Chimaphila umbellata)Ericaceae

Pipsissewa

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa, scientifically known as Chimaphila umbellata, is an evergreen perennial herb belonging to the Ericaceae family,…

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)Bladder infectionsBladder stones (traditional use)
Pistachio (Pistacia vera)Anacardiaceae

Pistachio

Pistacia vera

Pistachio, scientifically known as Pistacia vera, is a distinctive small deciduous tree belonging to the Anacardiaceae family,…

Oxidative StressInflammationHyperlipidemia
Plai (Zingiber montanum)Zingiberaceae

Plai

Zingiber montanum

Plai, scientifically known as Zingiber montanum (J.Koenig) Link ex A. Dietr., is a robust perennial herbaceous plant belonging…

Muscle painAnkle sprainMusculoskeletal pain
Plaksha (Ficus lacor)Moraceae

Plaksha

Ficus lacor

Ficus lacor, widely recognized as Plaksha or Java Fig, is an imposing deciduous or semi-deciduous tree belonging to the Moraceae…

Bleeding disordersHerpesWounds
Podophyllum Hexandrum (Podophyllum hexandrum)Berberidaceae

Podophyllum Hexandrum

Podophyllum hexandrum

Podophyllum hexandrum, commonly known as Indian Podophyllum or Himalayan Mayapple, is a distinctive perennial herb belonging to…

Warts (Condylomata acuminata)Testicular cancerNon-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans)Anacardiaceae

Poison Ivy

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy, scientifically known as Toxicodendron radicans, is a highly adaptable perennial plant found across North America and…

Muscular stiffness (homeopathic use)Arthritic conditions (homeopathic use)Eczema-like rashes (homeopathic use)
Poke Root (Phytolacca americana)Phytolaccaceae

Poke Root

Phytolacca americana

Poke Root, scientifically known as Phytolacca americana, is a robust, herbaceous perennial plant native to eastern North…

Lymphadenitis (swollen lymph nodes)Mastitis (inflammation of the breast)Rheumatism