Medicinal Plant Database

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Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.)Lythraceae

Pomegranate

Punica granatum L.

Pomegranate, scientifically known as Punica granatum L., is an ancient fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or small tree, now…

Digestive disordersFeversDiarrhea
Pomelo (Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr.)Rutaceae

Pomelo

Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr.

Pomelo, scientifically known as Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr., is the largest and arguably one of the most ancient citrus fruits,…

CoughFeverAsthma
Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)Asteraceae

Pot Marigold

Calendula officinalis L.

Pot Marigold, scientifically known as Calendula officinalis L., is a vibrant herbaceous annual or short-lived perennial…

Minor BurnsRashesEczema
Prairie Dock (Silphium terebinthinaceum)Asteraceae

Prairie Dock

Silphium terebinthinaceum

Prairie Dock, known scientifically as Silphium terebinthinaceum, is a striking herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae…

InflammationOxidative StressImmune Deficiency (supportive)
Prickly Ash (Zanthoxylum americanum)Rutaceae

Prickly Ash

Zanthoxylum americanum

Prickly Ash, scientifically known as Zanthoxylum americanum, is a distinctive deciduous shrub or small tree native to eastern…

Poor CirculationRaynaud's PhenomenonRheumatic Pain
Prickly Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.)Cactaceae

Prickly Pear

Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill.

The Prickly Pear, scientifically known as Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill., is a remarkable succulent plant belonging to the…

Type 2 DiabetesHyperlipidemiaInflammation
Prince's Pine (Chimaphila umbellata L.)Ericaceae

Prince's Pine

Chimaphila umbellata L.

Prince's Pine (Chimaphila umbellata L.) is an elegant perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Ericaceae family, typically…

InflammationOxidative stressUrinary tract infections
Prishniparni (Uraria picta)Fabaceae

Prishniparni

Uraria picta

Uraria picta, commonly known as Prishniparni, is a distinctive perennial herb belonging to the Fabaceae family, typically…

Respiratory infectionsFeverDiarrhea
Priyal (Buchanania lanzan)Anacardiaceae

Priyal

Buchanania lanzan

Buchanania lanzan, commonly known as Priyal or Chironji, is a medium-sized deciduous tree indigenous to the dry tropical and…

DiarrheaDysenteryIndigestion
Priyangu (Callicarpa) (Callicarpa macrophylla)Lamiaceae

Priyangu (Callicarpa)

Callicarpa macrophylla

Priyangu, scientifically known as Callicarpa macrophylla, is an elegant perennial shrub or small tree, typically reaching a…

HeadacheDiarrheaDysentery
Propolis Plant (Populus nigra)Salicaceae

Propolis Plant

Populus nigra

Populus nigra, commonly known as Black Poplar or sometimes referred to as 'Propolis Plant' due to its significance as a primary…

Rheumatic painArthritisFever
Prosopis (Prosopis cineraria)Fabaceae

Prosopis

Prosopis cineraria

Prosopis cineraria, commonly known as the Khejri tree or desert mesquite, is a resilient perennial tree belonging to the…

DiarrheaDysenteryGastrointestinal disorders
Prunus Africana (Prunus africana)Rosaceae

Prunus Africana

Prunus africana

Prunus africana, widely known as the African plum tree, African cherry, African prune, or bitter almond, is a majestic evergreen…

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)Prostate Cancer (supportive therapy)Inflammation
Pterocarpus (Pterocarpus santalinus)Fabaceae

Pterocarpus

Pterocarpus santalinus

Pterocarpus santalinus, widely recognized as Red Sandalwood or Red Sanders, is a distinctive medium-sized deciduous tree…

InflammationArthritisDiabetes (Type 2)
Pulsatilla (Pulsatilla vulgaris)Ranunculaceae

Pulsatilla

Pulsatilla vulgaris

Pulsatilla vulgaris, commonly known as Pasque flower, is a captivating perennial herb belonging to the diverse Ranunculaceae…

Menstrual painPremenstrual syndromeOrchitis
Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa)Nyctaginaceae

Punarnava

Boerhavia diffusa

Punarnava, scientifically known as Boerhavia diffusa, is a widely recognized medicinal herb revered in traditional systems like…

EdemaAscitesKidney disorders
Punarnava White (Horse Purslane) (Trianthema portulacastrum)Aizoaceae

Punarnava White (Horse Purslane)

Trianthema portulacastrum

Punarnava White, scientifically known as Trianthema portulacastrum, is a resilient, prostrate annual herb belonging to the…

EdemaUrinary Tract Infections (UTIs)Kidney Stones
Punnaga (Calophyllum inophyllum)Calophyllaceae

Punnaga

Calophyllum inophyllum

Calophyllum inophyllum, commonly known as Punnaga or Alexandrian Laurel, is a majestic medium to large-sized evergreen tree,…

EczemaPsoriasisBurns
Pushkarmool (Elecampane) (Inula racemosa)Asteraceae

Pushkarmool (Elecampane)

Inula racemosa

Pushkarmool, scientifically recognized as Inula racemosa, is a robust and striking perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae…

AsthmaBronchitisChronic Cough
Quassia (Quassia amara)Simaroubaceae

Quassia

Quassia amara

Quassia (Quassia amara), commonly known as Bitter Wood or Amargo, is a distinctive evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to…

MalariaHead LiceIntestinal Worms
Quebracho (Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco)Apocynaceae

Quebracho

Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco

Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco, commonly known as Quebracho Blanco or White Quebracho, is a magnificent evergreen tree native to…

Asthma (traditional)Bronchitis (traditional)Cough (traditional)
Queen Anne's Lace (Daucus carota)Apiaceae

Queen Anne's Lace

Daucus carota

Queen Anne's Lace, scientifically known as Daucus carota, is a distinctive biennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae…

InflammationOxidative StressDigestive Upset
Quinine Tree (Cinchona pubescens)Rubiaceae

Quinine Tree

Cinchona pubescens

Cinchona pubescens, widely recognized as the Quinine Tree, is a prominent evergreen tree species belonging to the Rubiaceae…

MalariaFeversNocturnal Leg Cramps
Quisqualis (Combretum indicum)Combretaceae

Quisqualis

Combretum indicum

Quisqualis, scientifically known as Combretum indicum and commonly as Rangoon Creeper or Chinese Honeysuckle, is a robust, woody…

Intestinal parasitesHelminth infectionsConstipation