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Artemisia (Artemisia capillaris)Asteraceae

Artemisia

Artemisia capillaris

Artemisia capillaris, commonly known as Yin-Chen Hao in traditional Chinese medicine and Capillary Wormwood in English, is a…

JaundiceViral HepatitisLiver Cirrhosis
Artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.)Asteraceae

Artichoke

Cynara scolymus L.

Artichoke, botanically known as Cynara scolymus L., is a remarkable perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the expansive…

IndigestionDyspepsiaHigh Cholesterol
Artichoke Leaf (Cynara scolymus)Asteraceae

Artichoke Leaf

Cynara scolymus

Cynara scolymus, commonly known as the globe artichoke, is a distinguished perennial thistle belonging to the expansive…

IndigestionDyspepsiaHyperlipidemia
Artichoke Leaf (Cynara cardunculus)Asteraceae

Artichoke Leaf

Cynara cardunculus

Artichoke Leaf, derived from the distinguished perennial plant Cynara cardunculus, is a botanical marvel deeply rooted in the…

Dyspepsia (Indigestion)HyperlipidemiaHigh Cholesterol
Asafoetida Plant (Ferula assa-foetida L.)Apiaceae

Asafoetida Plant

Ferula assa-foetida L.

Asafoetida, scientifically known as Ferula assa-foetida L., is a distinctive perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the…

IndigestionFlatulenceBloating
Asarum (Asarum canadense)Aristolochiaceae

Asarum

Asarum canadense

Asarum canadense, widely recognized as Wild Ginger or Canadian Snakeroot, is an enchanting herbaceous perennial indigenous to…

Colds (traditional)Coughs (traditional)Indigestion (traditional)
Asgand (Withania somnifera L.)Solanaceae

Asgand

Withania somnifera L.

Withania somnifera L., widely recognized as Ashwagandha in Ayurvedic tradition and Asgand in Unani medicine, is a deeply revered…

StressAnxietyInsomnia
Ashoka Tree (Saraca asoca)Fabaceae

Ashoka Tree

Saraca asoca

Saraca asoca, universally known as the Ashoka Tree, is a highly revered evergreen perennial belonging to the leguminous family…

DysmenorrheaMenorrhagiaIrregular menstruation
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)Solanaceae

Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), a revered perennial shrub within the Solanaceae family, commonly known as the nightshade…

StressAnxietyInsomnia
Asl-us-Soos (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.)Fabaceae

Asl-us-Soos

Glycyrrhiza glabra L.

Asl-us-Soos, widely known as Licorice and scientifically classified as Glycyrrhiza glabra L., is a significant perennial…

Throat infectionsTuberculosis (adjunctive)Bronchitis
Asparagus (Asparagus racemosus)Asparagaceae

Asparagus

Asparagus racemosus

Asparagus racemosus, widely recognized by its Sanskrit name Shatavari, is a remarkable climbing perennial from the Asparagaceae…

DyspepsiaBleeding disordersNervous disorders
Asparagus Adscendens (Asparagus adscendens)Asparagaceae

Asparagus Adscendens

Asparagus adscendens

Asparagus adscendens, widely recognized by its Hindi name Safed Musli, meaning 'white herb' due to its distinctively pale roots,…

Chronic bronchitisUrinary stones (urolithiasis)General debility
Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)Fabaceae

Astragalus

Astragalus membranaceus

Astragalus membranaceus, commonly known as Astragalus or Huang Qi (黄芪) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a resilient…

Upper Respiratory InfectionsAllergic RhinitisAsthma
Aswagol (Plantago ovata)Plantaginaceae

Aswagol

Plantago ovata

Aswagol, known scientifically as Plantago ovata Forssk., is a globally significant annual herb renowned for its medicinal seeds…

ConstipationDiarrheaIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Aswatha (Ficus religiosa)Moraceae

Aswatha

Ficus religiosa

Ficus religiosa, globally recognized as the sacred fig or Peepal tree and known as Aswatha in Sanskrit, is a majestic and…

DiabetesUlcersBacterial Infections
Atasi (Linum usitatissimum)Linaceae

Atasi

Linum usitatissimum

Atasi, scientifically known as Linum usitatissimum and commonly referred to as flax or linseed, is an exceptionally ancient and…

ConstipationHypercholesterolemiaInflammation
Ativisha (Aconitum heterophyllum)Ranunculaceae

Ativisha

Aconitum heterophyllum

Ativisha, scientifically recognized as Aconitum heterophyllum, is a distinguished perennial herb belonging to the Ranunculaceae…

FeverDiarrheaDysentery
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale)Colchicaceae

Autumn Crocus

Colchicum autumnale

Autumn Crocus, scientifically known as Colchicum autumnale, is a captivating yet highly toxic perennial herbaceous plant…

Acute Gout FlaresFamilial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)Rheumatoid Arthritis (historical context)
Ayahuasca Vine (Banisteriopsis caapi)Malpighiaceae

Ayahuasca Vine

Banisteriopsis caapi

Banisteriopsis caapi, widely known as Ayahuasca Vine, is a robust, woody liana native to the Amazon rainforest, holding immense…

DepressionPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Drug Addiction
Ba Ji Tian (Morinda officinalis)Rubiaceae

Ba Ji Tian

Morinda officinalis

Ba Ji Tian, known scientifically as Morinda officinalis, is a highly valued perennial climbing herb within the extensive…

DepressionFatigueOsteoporosis
Babool (Vachellia nilotica)Fabaceae

Babool

Vachellia nilotica

Vachellia nilotica, commonly known as Babool or the Indian gum arabic tree, is a resilient and ecologically significant species…

Respiratory ailmentsGastrointestinal issuesUrogenital disorders
Babul (Acacia nilotica)Fabaceae

Babul

Acacia nilotica

Acacia nilotica, commonly known as Babul or the Indian Gum Arabic Tree, is a highly adaptable, medium-sized evergreen tree…

DiarrheaDysenteryGingivitis
Babuna (Matricaria recutita)Asteraceae

Babuna

Matricaria recutita

Matricaria recutita, universally known as German Chamomile or Babuna, is a highly valued annual herbaceous plant belonging to…

AnxietyInsomniaIndigestion
Baccharis (Baccharis trimera)Asteraceae

Baccharis

Baccharis trimera

Baccharis trimera, commonly known as Carqueja-do-mato and sometimes 'Vassoura' due to its distinctive broom-like appearance, is…

Liver complaintsStomach disordersInflammation