Medicinal Plant Database

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Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)Ericaceae

Bilberry

Vaccinium myrtillus

Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), a resilient deciduous shrub, is a treasure of the Ericaceae family, widely distributed across…

Age-related macular degeneration (preventive)Diabetic retinopathy (supportive)Night blindness
Bilva (Aegle marmelos var)Rutaceae

Bilva

Aegle marmelos var

Aegle marmelos, widely recognized as Bilva or Wood Apple, is a distinctive deciduous tree belonging to the Rutaceae family,…

DiarrheaDysenteryIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Bilva Patra (Aegle marmelos leaf)Rutaceae

Bilva Patra

Aegle marmelos leaf

Aegle marmelos, widely known as Bilva Patra or Bael, is a revered medium-sized deciduous tree within the Rutaceae family,…

DiarrheaDysenteryConstipation
Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)Convolvulaceae

Bindweed

Convolvulus arvensis

Convolvulus arvensis, commonly known as Bindweed, is a remarkably resilient perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the…

Gastric cancerCervical cancerKidney cancer
Birch (Betula L.)Betulaceae

Birch

Betula L.

Birch, scientifically classified under the widespread genus Betula within the family Betulaceae, encompasses approximately 60…

ArthritisEczemaPsoriasis
Bird Cherry (Prunus padus)Rosaceae

Bird Cherry

Prunus padus

Bird Cherry, scientifically known as Prunus padus, is a captivating deciduous tree or large shrub belonging to the diverse…

Oxidative StressInflammationBacterial Infections
Birthwort (Aristolochia clematitis)Aristolochiaceae

Birthwort

Aristolochia clematitis

Birthwort (Aristolochia clematitis) is a distinctive perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Aristolochiaceae family, a…

Wounds (historically)Eczema (historically)Infected nails (historically)
Bischofia (Bischofia javanica)Phyllanthaceae

Bischofia

Bischofia javanica

Bischofia javanica, commonly known as Java Cedar or Malabar Nut Tree, is a majestic deciduous tree within the family…

Inflammatory diseasesTonsillitisUlcers
Bitter Apple (Citrullus colocynthis)Cucurbitaceae

Bitter Apple

Citrullus colocynthis

Bitter Apple, scientifically known as Citrullus colocynthis, is a remarkable perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the…

ConstipationEdemaDiabetes (Type 2, research)
Bitter Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)Asteraceae

Bitter Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

Bitter Chamomile, known scientifically as Matricaria chamomilla, is a highly valued annual flowering herb belonging to the…

AnxietyInsomniaIndigestion
Bitter Orange (Citrus × aurantium L.)Rutaceae

Bitter Orange

Citrus × aurantium L.

Bitter Orange (Citrus × aurantium L.), commonly known as Seville orange or sour orange, is a fascinating complex hybrid citrus…

Dyspepsia (poor digestion)Anorexia (appetite stimulation)Anxiety (mild)
Bitter Orange (Citrus ×aurantium)Rutaceae

Bitter Orange

Citrus ×aurantium

Bitter Orange, scientifically known as Citrus aurantium, is a remarkable evergreen tree within the Rutaceae family, celebrated…

DyspepsiaAnxietyInsomnia
Bitter Root (Lewisia rediviva)Montiaceae

Bitter Root

Lewisia rediviva

Bitter Root (Lewisia rediviva) is a remarkable herbaceous perennial native to the challenging environments of western North…

Dietary deficiencies (as food)Digestive sluggishness (bitter tonic)Low energy (starchy root)
Black Alder (Alnus glutinosa)Betulaceae

Black Alder

Alnus glutinosa

Black Alder, scientifically known as Alnus glutinosa, is a resilient deciduous tree native to most of Europe, southwest Asia,…

BleedingSore ThroatFever
Black Birch (Betula lenta)Betulaceae

Black Birch

Betula lenta

Black Birch (Betula lenta), also widely recognized as Sweet Birch or Cherry Birch, is a distinguished deciduous tree native to…

Muscle achesJoint painArthritis
Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa)Ranunculaceae

Black Cohosh

Actaea racemosa

Black Cohosh, known scientifically as Actaea racemosa (and historically as Cimicifuga racemosa), is a striking perennial herb…

Menopausal vasomotor symptomsHot flashesNight sweats
Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)Ranunculaceae

Black Cohosh

Cimicifuga racemosa

Black Cohosh, scientifically known as Cimicifuga racemosa (syn. Actaea racemosa), is a distinguished perennial herb native to…

Menopausal hot flashesNight sweatsVaginal dryness
Black Cumin (Nigella sativa)Ranunculaceae

Black Cumin

Nigella sativa

Black Cumin, known scientifically as Nigella sativa, is a fascinating annual flowering plant within the Ranunculaceae family,…

InflammationType 2 DiabetesHypertension
Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra subsp.)Adoxaceae

Black Elderberry

Sambucus nigra subsp.

Black Elderberry, known scientifically as Sambucus nigra subsp., is a widely recognized deciduous shrub or small tree belonging…

Common coldInfluenza (Flu)Fevers
Black Haw (Viburnum prunifolium)Adoxaceae

Black Haw

Viburnum prunifolium

Black Haw, scientifically identified as Viburnum prunifolium, is a prominent deciduous shrub or small tree indigenous to the…

DysmenorrheaMenstrual CrampsThreatened Miscarriage
Black Mustard (Brassica nigra)Brassicaceae

Black Mustard

Brassica nigra

Black Mustard, scientifically known as Brassica nigra, is a resilient annual herbaceous plant thriving within the diverse…

InflammationMuscular PainArthritis
Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)Piperaceae

Black Pepper

Piper nigrum

Black Pepper (Piper nigrum), revered globally as the "King of Spices," is a perennial flowering vine belonging to the Piperaceae…

Digestive disordersInflammationPain
Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L.)Piperaceae

Black Pepper

Piper nigrum L.

Black Pepper, scientifically classified as Piper nigrum L., stands as a remarkable perennial woody climbing vine within the…

IndigestionFlatulenceCough
Black Raspberry (Rubus occidentalis)Rosaceae

Black Raspberry

Rubus occidentalis

Black Raspberry, scientifically known as Rubus occidentalis, is a captivating deciduous shrub indigenous to eastern and central…

PrediabetesHigh blood pressure (prehypertension)Oral intraepithelial lesions (precancerous mouth lesions)