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Anemarrhena (Anemarrhena asphodeloides)Asparagaceae

Anemarrhena

Anemarrhena asphodeloides

Anemarrhena asphodeloides, widely recognized as Anemarrhena or Zhi Mu, is a resilient perennial herbaceous plant native to the…

FeversDryness SyndromeRespiratory Conditions
Angelica (Angelica acutiloba)Apiaceae

Angelica

Angelica acutiloba

Angelica acutiloba, commonly known as Angelica or Japanese Angelica, is a robust perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae…

DysmenorrheaAmenorrheaMenopausal symptoms
Angelica Dahurica (Angelica dahurica)Apiaceae

Angelica Dahurica

Angelica dahurica

Angelica dahurica, widely recognized by its traditional Chinese name Bai Zhi, is a stately perennial herbaceous plant belonging…

Cold feverHeadacheToothache
Angelica Root (Angelica archangelica)Apiaceae

Angelica Root

Angelica archangelica

Angelica archangelica, commonly known as garden angelica or simply angelica, is a prominent biennial herb belonging to the…

IndigestionFlatulenceBloating
Angelica Root (Angelica archangelica L. (for European Angelica) / Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (for Dong Quai))Apiaceae

Angelica Root

Angelica archangelica L. (for European Angelica) / Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (for Dong Quai)

Angelica root is derived from two prominent species within the Apiaceae family: Angelica archangelica L., commonly known as…

Menstrual IrregularitiesDysmenorrheaMenopausal Symptoms
Anise (Pimpinella anisum)Apiaceae

Anise

Pimpinella anisum

Anise, known scientifically as Pimpinella anisum, is a delicate annual herb belonging to the Apiaceae family, renowned for its…

IndigestionFlatulenceBloating
Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)Lamiaceae

Anise Hyssop

Agastache foeniculum

Anise Hyssop, scientifically known as Agastache foeniculum, is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the…

CoughsFeversColds
Annatto (Bixa orellana)Bixaceae

Annatto

Bixa orellana

Annatto, known scientifically as Bixa orellana, is a versatile flowering plant indigenous to the tropical Americas, thriving…

InflammationBacterial infectionsFungal infections
Anogeissus (Anogeissus latifolia)Combretaceae

Anogeissus

Anogeissus latifolia

Anogeissus latifolia, widely recognized by its common names such as button tree, dhaura, bakli, Axlewood, Indian Gum Tree, or…

DiarrheaDysenteryInflammation
Antidesma (Antidesma bunius)Phyllanthaceae

Antidesma

Antidesma bunius

Antidesma bunius, commonly known as Bignay or Currant Tree, is a fascinating dioecious fruit tree belonging to the…

AnaemiaDiabetesHerpes
Apamarga (Achyranthes aspera)Amaranthaceae

Apamarga

Achyranthes aspera

Apamarga, scientifically known as Achyranthes aspera, is a robust herbaceous plant belonging to the Amaranthaceae family, widely…

IndigestionCoughAsthma
Aparajita (Butterfly Pea) (Clitoria ternatea)Fabaceae

Aparajita (Butterfly Pea)

Clitoria ternatea

Aparajita, scientifically known as Clitoria ternatea, is a captivating perennial herbaceous vine belonging to the Fabaceae…

Cognitive declineInflammationPain
Aparajita White (Clitoria ternatea alba)Fabaceae

Aparajita White

Clitoria ternatea alba

Clitoria ternatea alba, universally known as Aparajita White or White Butterfly Pea, is a captivating perennial herbaceous vine…

Memory ImpairmentAnxietyDepression (mild)
Apricot Seed (Prunus armeniaca)Rosaceae

Apricot Seed

Prunus armeniaca

Apricot Seed, derived from the fruit of Prunus armeniaca, a prominent member of the Rosaceae family, is a botanical marvel with…

Inflammation (symptomatic relief)Arthritis (traditional symptomatic relief)Hypertension (blood pressure regulation - traditional use)
Arandi Oil (Ricinus communis)Euphorbiaceae

Arandi Oil

Ricinus communis

Arandi Oil, scientifically known as Ricinus communis, is derived from the seeds of the castor bean plant, a prominent member of…

ConstipationDry skinEczema
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.)Ericaceae

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, commonly known as bearberry or uva ursi, is a resilient, low-growing evergreen shrub thriving in the…

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)CystitisUrethritis
Areca Nut (Areca catechu)Arecaceae

Areca Nut

Areca catechu

Areca catechu, commonly known as the areca nut or betel palm, is an elegant, medium-sized palm tree belonging to the Arecaceae…

Intestinal wormsindigestionabdominal pain
Arjun (Terminalia arjuna)Combretaceae

Arjun

Terminalia arjuna

Terminalia arjuna, commonly known as Arjun, is a majestic deciduous tree belonging to the Combretaceae family, widely revered…

Coronary Artery DiseaseAngina PectorisHypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Arka (Calotropis procera)Apocynaceae

Arka

Calotropis procera

Calotropis procera, commonly known as Arka or Giant Milkweed, is a robust, perennial shrub native to the arid and semi-arid…

Skin AilmentsDigestive IssuesInflammation
Arni (Clerodendrum phlomidis)Lamiaceae

Arni

Clerodendrum phlomidis

Clerodendrum phlomidis, commonly known as Arni or Agnimantha, is a significant medicinal plant traditionally valued across…

IndigestionAnorexiaRheumatism
Arnica (Arnica montana)Asteraceae

Arnica

Arnica montana

Arnica montana, commonly known as Arnica, Leopard's Bane, or Mountain Tobacco, is a charismatic perennial herbaceous plant…

BruisesSprainsMuscle soreness
Arnica Flower (Arnica chamissonis)Asteraceae

Arnica Flower

Arnica chamissonis

Arnica chamissonis, commonly known as Meadow Arnica or American Arnica, is a resilient perennial herb thriving in the cooler…

BruisesSprainsMuscle soreness
Aronia (Aronia melanocarpa)Rosaceae

Aronia

Aronia melanocarpa

Aronia, specifically Aronia melanocarpa, is a resilient deciduous shrub belonging to the diverse Rosaceae family, commonly…

Oxidative StressChronic InflammationHypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Arq Gulab (Rosa ×damascena)Rosaceae

Arq Gulab

Rosa ×damascena

Arq Gulab, known scientifically as Rosa damascena, is a revered deciduous shrub celebrated for its exquisite fragrance and…

AnxietyInsomniaMild depression