Medicinal Plant Database

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Rainbow Plant (Byblis gigantea)Byblidaceae

Rainbow Plant

Byblis gigantea

Byblis gigantea, commonly known as the Rainbow Plant, is a captivating perennial herbaceous species native to the diverse…

Immune deficiencyInflammationOxidative stress
Ram Tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum)Lamiaceae

Ram Tulsi

Ocimum gratissimum

Ram Tulsi (Ocimum gratissimum), widely recognized as African Basil or Clove Basil, is a distinguished perennial herb within the…

CoughColdBronchitis
Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata)Asteraceae

Rasna

Pluchea lanceolata

Rasna, known scientifically as Pluchea lanceolata, is a robust perennial herb belonging to the diverse Asteraceae family, often…

ArthritisRheumatoid ArthritisGout
Rattan (Calamus rotang)Arecaceae

Rattan

Calamus rotang

Calamus rotang, commonly known as Rattan, is a remarkable climbing palm species belonging to the Arecaceae family. This…

HemorrhoidsCoughLeprosy
Rauvolfia (Rauvolfia tetraphylla)Apocynaceae

Rauvolfia

Rauvolfia tetraphylla

Rauvolfia tetraphylla, commonly known as four-leafed rauvolfia or devil's pepper, is a robust perennial shrub belonging to the…

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)Anxiety (Traditional Use)Insomnia (Traditional Use)
Rauwolfia Vomitoria (Rauvolfia vomitoria)Apocynaceae

Rauwolfia Vomitoria

Rauvolfia vomitoria

Rauvolfia vomitoria, commonly known as Rauwolfia vomitoria or African Serpentwood, is a significant tropically grown shrub…

Hypertension (Traditional Use)Psychosis (Traditional Use)Fever (Traditional Use)
Ravensara (Ravensara aromatica)Lauraceae

Ravensara

Ravensara aromatica

Ravensara (Ravensara aromatica) is a majestic, medium-sized evergreen tree indigenous to the humid tropical forests of…

InfluenzaCommon ColdBronchitis
Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)Fabaceae

Red Clover

Trifolium pratense

Trifolium pratense, commonly known as Red Clover, is a resilient perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family,…

Menopausal symptoms (hot flashes)Night sweatsOsteoporosis (bone density support)
Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.)Rosaceae

Red Raspberry

Rubus idaeus L.

Red Raspberry, scientifically known as Rubus idaeus L., is a deciduous perennial shrub belonging to the diverse Rosaceae family,…

Oxidative StressInflammationMild Diarrhea
Red Root (Ceanothus americanus)Rhamnaceae

Red Root

Ceanothus americanus

Red Root, scientifically known as Ceanothus americanus, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to the eastern and central regions…

Lymphatic congestionSplenomegalyTonsillitis
Reishi (Ganoderma lingzhi)Ganodermataceae

Reishi

Ganoderma lingzhi

Reishi, scientifically known as Ganoderma lingzhi, is a revered species of polypore fungus belonging to the Ganodermataceae…

FatigueInsomniaHigh blood pressure
Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum)Ganodermataceae

Reishi Mushroom

Ganoderma lucidum

Ganoderma lucidum, commonly known as Reishi or Lingzhi, is a distinctive polypore fungus renowned for its striking morphology…

Chronic fatigueInsomniaAnxiety
Reseda (Reseda luteola)Resedaceae

Reseda

Reseda luteola

Reseda luteola, commonly known as weld or dyer's rocket, is a remarkable herbaceous biennial plant thriving in temperate to…

InflammationMild OsteoarthritisEye Irritations
Rhatany (Krameria lappacea)Krameriaceae

Rhatany

Krameria lappacea

Rhatany (Krameria lappacea) is a distinctive perennial shrub belonging to the Krameriaceae family, primarily native to the arid…

Gum inflammation (Gingivitis)Mouth ulcers (Canker sores)Sore throat
Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)Crassulaceae

Rhodiola

Rhodiola rosea

Rhodiola rosea, commonly known as Rhodiola, roseroot, or golden root, is a remarkably resilient perennial herbaceous plant…

Stress-induced fatigueAstheniaGeneral debility
Rhubarb Root (Rheum palmatum)Polygonaceae

Rhubarb Root

Rheum palmatum

Rheum palmatum, commonly known as Chinese Rhubarb or 'Da Huang' in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a majestic perennial herb…

ConstipationMenopausal symptoms (hot flushes, mood swings)Pancreatitis (symptom relief)
Rhubarb Root (Rheum palmatum L.)Polygonaceae

Rhubarb Root

Rheum palmatum L.

Rhubarb Root, primarily sourced from the robust perennial herbaceous plant Rheum palmatum L., along with species like Rheum…

ConstipationMenopausal SymptomsPancreatitis (symptom relief)
Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata)Plantaginaceae

Ribwort Plantain

Plantago lanceolata

Ribwort Plantain, botanically known as Plantago lanceolata, is a ubiquitous perennial herb characterized by a distinctive basal…

CoughsBronchitisAsthma (mild)
Rice Bran (Oryza sativa)Poaceae

Rice Bran

Oryza sativa

Rice bran, the outer layer of the Oryza sativa grain, is a highly versatile and nutrient-dense co-product obtained during the…

HypercholesterolemiaType 2 Diabetes (management)Oxidative Stress
Rock Rose (Cistus incanus)Cistaceae

Rock Rose

Cistus incanus

Rock Rose, scientifically known as Cistus incanus, is an evergreen perennial shrub native to the sun-drenched, rocky landscapes…

Common coldFlu symptomsSore throat
Rohitaka (Tecomella undulata)Bignoniaceae

Rohitaka

Tecomella undulata

Tecomella undulata, widely recognized as Rohitaka or Desert Teak, is a resilient deciduous tree native to the arid and semi-arid…

JaundiceHepatitisSplenomegaly
Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)Asteraceae

Roman Chamomile

Chamaemelum nobile

Roman Chamomile, scientifically known as Chamaemelum nobile, is a cherished perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae family.…

AnxietyInsomniaIndigestion
Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis)Fabaceae

Rooibos

Aspalathus linearis

Rooibos, scientifically known as Aspalathus linearis, is a distinctive shrub endemic to the Cederberg region of the Western Cape…

Oxidative StressInflammationHyperlipidemia
Rose Hip (Rosa canina L.)Rosaceae

Rose Hip

Rosa canina L.

Rosa canina L., universally recognized as Rose Hip or Dog Rose, is a robust, deciduous shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family.…

OsteoarthritisRheumatoid Arthritis (symptomatic relief)Common Cold