Medicinal Plant Database

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Water Mint (Mentha aquatica)Lamiaceae

Water Mint

Mentha aquatica

Water Mint (Mentha aquatica) is a captivating perennial herb, typically growing 30 to 100 cm in height, characterized by its…

IndigestionNauseaGastrointestinal Spasms
Watercress (Nasturtium officinale)Brassicaceae

Watercress

Nasturtium officinale

Watercress, scientifically known as Nasturtium officinale, is an intriguing aquatic or semi-aquatic perennial herb belonging to…

Oxidative StressInflammationCardiovascular Disease Risk
Wattle Bark (Acacia pycnantha)Fabaceae

Wattle Bark

Acacia pycnantha

Wattle Bark, derived from the majestic Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha), is a prominent member of the diverse Fabaceae family,…

InflammationDigestive upset (mild)Diarrhea (mild)
Wattle Seed (Acacia victoriae Benth.)Fabaceae

Wattle Seed

Acacia victoriae Benth.

Wattle Seed, scientifically known as Acacia victoriae Benth., is a resilient small to medium-sized tree or large shrub,…

Oxidative StressInflammation (supportive)Poor Digestion
Wax Gourd (Benincasa hispida)Cucurbitaceae

Wax Gourd

Benincasa hispida

Benincasa hispida, widely recognized as Wax Gourd, Winter Melon, or Ash Gourd, and affectionately known as 'Petha' in various…

Diabetes managementObesityDigestive disorders
Wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum)Poaceae

Wheatgrass

Triticum aestivum

Wheatgrass, the young foliage of Triticum aestivum, is a distinctive member of the Poaceae family, widely recognized for its…

Inflammation managementDigestive supportAnemia alleviation
White Bryony (Bryonia alba)Cucurbitaceae

White Bryony

Bryonia alba

White Bryony, known scientifically as Bryonia alba, is an intriguing perennial climbing vine belonging to the Cucurbitaceae…

Rheumatism (traditionally)Arthritis (homeopathic)Gout (traditionally)
White Clover (Trifolium repens)Fabaceae

White Clover

Trifolium repens

White Clover (Trifolium repens) is a resilient perennial herbaceous plant, typically reaching a modest height of 10 to 30 cm. It…

CoughsRespiratory CongestionMinor Skin Irritations
White Deadnettle (Lamium album)Lamiaceae

White Deadnettle

Lamium album

White Deadnettle, scientifically known as Lamium album, is a resilient herbaceous perennial belonging to the Lamiaceae family,…

InflammationOxidative StressBacterial Infections
White Hellebore (Veratrum album)Melanthiaceae

White Hellebore

Veratrum album

White Hellebore, scientifically known as Veratrum album, is a striking perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountainous…

Historically attempted for Hypertension (with severe toxicity)Historically attempted for Gout (with severe toxicity)Historically attempted for Fevers (with severe toxicity)
White Horehound (Marrubium vulgare)Lamiaceae

White Horehound

Marrubium vulgare

White Horehound, scientifically known as Marrubium vulgare, is a resilient perennial herb belonging to the expansive Lamiaceae…

CoughsBronchitisColds
White Mulberry (Morus alba)Moraceae

White Mulberry

Morus alba

Morus alba, commonly known as White Mulberry, is a resilient, fast-growing deciduous tree belonging to the Moraceae family,…

Type 2 Diabetes (blood sugar regulation)Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)Hypertension (high blood pressure)
White Oak Bark (Quercus alba)Fagaceae

White Oak Bark

Quercus alba

White Oak Bark, derived from the majestic Quercus alba, is a highly valued medicinal plant belonging to the Fagaceae family, a…

DiarrheaDysenteryGingivitis
White Pine (Pinus strobus)Pinaceae

White Pine

Pinus strobus

White Pine (Pinus strobus), an iconic conifer of the Pinaceae family, is a majestic tree native to eastern North America,…

ColdsCoughsFlu
White Sage (Salvia apiana)Lamiaceae

White Sage

Salvia apiana

White Sage, scientifically known as Salvia apiana, is a distinctive aromatic perennial subshrub belonging to the Lamiaceae…

Common ColdCoughSore Throat
White Sandalwood (Santalum album L.)Santalaceae

White Sandalwood

Santalum album L.

White Sandalwood, scientifically known as Santalum album L., is a revered small to medium-sized evergreen tree, typically…

AnxietyStressBronchitis (traditional)
White Water Lily (Nymphaea alba)Nymphaeaceae

White Water Lily

Nymphaea alba

White Water Lily, scientifically known as Nymphaea alba, is an elegant perennial aquatic plant belonging to the Nymphaeaceae…

DysenteryDiarrhea (IBS)Bronchial Catarrh
White Willow (Salix alba)Salicaceae

White Willow

Salix alba

White Willow, scientifically known as Salix alba, is a majestic deciduous tree belonging to the Salicaceae family, renowned for…

HeadachesOsteoarthritisRheumatoid Arthritis
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)Lamiaceae

Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot, scientifically known as Monarda fistulosa L., is a captivating aromatic herbaceous perennial belonging to the…

ColdsHeadachesCatarrh
Wild Carrot (Daucus carota L.)Apiaceae

Wild Carrot

Daucus carota L.

Wild Carrot, scientifically known as Daucus carota L., is a fascinating biennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae family, renowned…

IndigestionFlatulenceBloating
Wild Cherry Bark (Prunus serotina)Rosaceae

Wild Cherry Bark

Prunus serotina

Wild Cherry Bark, derived from Prunus serotina, also widely known as Black Cherry or Rum Cherry, is a deciduous tree native to…

Irritating coughPersistent coughChronic bronchitis cough
Wild Dagga (Leonotis leonurus)Lamiaceae

Wild Dagga

Leonotis leonurus

Wild Dagga (Leonotis leonurus), commonly known as Lion's Ear, is a striking perennial shrub native to the rocky hillsides,…

Inflammation reliefPain managementGastrointestinal parasite support
Wild Garlic (Allium ursinum)Amaryllidaceae

Wild Garlic

Allium ursinum

Wild Garlic, scientifically known as Allium ursinum, and belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family, is a distinctive perennial…

Common ColdsInflammatory ConditionsHigh Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum)Geraniaceae

Wild Geranium

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum), also commonly known as Spotted Cranesbill or Wood Geranium, is a resilient perennial herb…

DiarrheaDysenteryHemorrhoids