Medicinal Plant Database

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Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis)Oscillatoriaceae

Spirulina

Arthrospira platensis

Spirulina, recognized scientifically as Arthrospira platensis, is a remarkable filamentous cyanobacterium, commonly known as…

AnemiaHyperlipidemiaHypertension
Squaw Vine (Mitchella repens)Rubiaceae

Squaw Vine

Mitchella repens

Mitchella repens, commonly known as Partridgeberry or Squaw Vine, is a charming and resilient evergreen, prostrate vine…

Menstrual disorders (traditional support)Diarrhea (traditional support)Edema (traditional support)
Squill (Drimia maritima)Asparagaceae

Squill

Drimia maritima

Squill, scientifically known as Drimia maritima, is a fascinating perennial plant belonging to the Asparagaceae family,…

Alopecia Areata (topical application only)Asthma (historically, with extreme caution for oral use)Chronic Bronchitis (historically, with extreme caution for oral use)
St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)Hypericaceae

St. John's Wort

Hypericum perforatum

St. John's Wort, scientifically known as Hypericum perforatum, is a resilient perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the…

Mild to moderate depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Anxiety disorders
Star Anise (Illicium verum)Schisandraceae

Star Anise

Illicium verum

Illicium verum, commonly known as Star Anise, is an evergreen tree belonging to the family Schisandraceae, typically reaching…

InfluenzaColdsIndigestion
Stephania (Stephania japonica)Menispermaceae

Stephania

Stephania japonica

Stephania japonica, commonly known as Stephania, is a remarkable perennial climbing vine belonging to the diverse Menispermaceae…

EdemaCoughFever
Sterculia (Sterculia urens)Malvaceae

Sterculia

Sterculia urens

Sterculia urens, commonly known as Indian Tragacanth or Karaya Gum tree, is a medium-sized deciduous tree typically reaching…

ConstipationAcid RefluxGastritis
Stillingia (Stillingia sylvatica)Euphorbiaceae

Stillingia

Stillingia sylvatica

Stillingia sylvatica, commonly known as Queen's Delight or Queen's Root, is a remarkable perennial herb belonging to the diverse…

Lymphatic congestionSwollen lymph nodesChronic tonsillitis
Stone Breaker (Phyllanthus niruri L.)Phyllanthaceae

Stone Breaker

Phyllanthus niruri L.

Stone Breaker, scientifically known as Phyllanthus niruri L., is a remarkable herbaceous plant within the diverse family…

Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)Cholelithiasis (Gallstones)Hepatitis B
Stone Root (Collinsonia canadensis)Lamiaceae

Stone Root

Collinsonia canadensis

Stone Root, scientifically known as Collinsonia canadensis, is a distinctive perennial herb belonging to the mint family,…

HemorrhoidsVaricose VeinsLymphatic Congestion
Stonebreaker Fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris)Pteridaceae

Stonebreaker Fern

Adiantum capillus-veneris

Stonebreaker Fern, scientifically known as Adiantum capillus-veneris, is a captivating member of the Pteridaceae family,…

Kidney stonesUrolithiasisAsthma
Strophanthus (Strophanthus gratus)Apocynaceae

Strophanthus

Strophanthus gratus

Strophanthus gratus, commonly recognized as the blondie vine or strophanthus, is an impressive perennial woody climber native to…

Heart failure (traditional, extremely hazardous)Arrhythmias (historical, high risk)High blood pressure (traditional, unsafe)
Suan Zao Ren (Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa)Rhamnaceae

Suan Zao Ren

Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa

Suan Zao Ren, scientifically known as Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, is a resilient deciduous shrub or small tree belonging to…

InsomniaAnxietyStress
Sudarshan (Crinum latifolium)Amaryllidaceae

Sudarshan

Crinum latifolium

Crinum latifolium, widely recognized as Sudarshan, is a striking perennial herb belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family, native…

FeverSwellingPoisoning
Sugar Cane (Saccharum officinarum)Poaceae

Sugar Cane

Saccharum officinarum

Sugar Cane, scientifically known as Saccharum officinarum, is a robust, perennial grass belonging to the Poaceae family, a group…

Jaundice (traditional)Dysuria (painful urination)Anuria (absence of urine formation)
Suma (Pfaffia paniculata)Amaranthaceae

Suma

Pfaffia paniculata

Suma, scientifically known as Pfaffia paniculata, is a remarkable perennial vine native to the Amazon rainforest and other…

Chronic fatigueStress-related disordersLow immunity
Sumac (Rhus coriaria)Anacardiaceae

Sumac

Rhus coriaria

Sumac, or Rhus coriaria, is a resilient deciduous shrub belonging to the Anacardiaceae family, a group that also includes…

Oxidative StressInflammationDiarrhea
Sundari Tree (Heritiera fomes)Malvaceae

Sundari Tree

Heritiera fomes

The Sundari Tree (Heritiera fomes) reaches heights of up to 20-30 meters, showcasing a broad, spreading canopy. Its trunk can…

Digestive IssuesImmune WeaknessInflammation
Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia)Droseraceae

Sundew

Drosera rotundifolia

Drosera rotundifolia, commonly known as sundew, is an intriguing perennial carnivorous plant belonging to the Droseraceae…

Whooping cough (Pertussis)BronchitisAsthma
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)Asteraceae

Sunflower

Helianthus annuus

Helianthus annuus, commonly known as the sunflower, is a magnificent annual plant renowned for its striking appearance and…

Oxidative StressInflammationHypercholesterolemia
Sutherlandia (Lessertia frutescens)Fabaceae

Sutherlandia

Lessertia frutescens

Sutherlandia, scientifically known as Lessertia frutescens, and formerly as Sutherlandia frutescens, is a resilient perennial…

CancerHIV/AIDS (muscle wasting, drug support)Tuberculosis (TB)
Swarna Bhasma (Gold (processed))Mineral

Swarna Bhasma

Gold (processed)

Swarna Bhasma, known scientifically as processed gold, is a revered mineral-based preparation deeply rooted in the ancient…

Chronic FatigueGeneral WeaknessLow Immunity
Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata)Apiaceae

Sweet Cicely

Myrrhis odorata

Sweet Cicely, scientifically known as Myrrhis odorata, is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae…

BloatingGasIndigestion
Sweet Clover (Melilotus officinalis)Fabaceae

Sweet Clover

Melilotus officinalis

Sweet Clover (Melilotus officinalis), a distinguished member of the Fabaceae family, is a robust perennial herb renowned for its…

Chronic Venous InsufficiencyLymphatic EdemaVaricose Veins