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Abrus precatorius (Abrus precatorius L.)Fabaceae

Abrus precatorius

Abrus precatorius L.

Abrus precatorius L., commonly known as jequirity bean, rosary pea, or crab's eye, is a captivating yet highly toxic perennial…

Inflammation (traditional topical)Arthritis (traditional topical)Wounds (traditional topical, high risk)
Abuta (Abuta grandifolia)Menispermaceae

Abuta

Abuta grandifolia

Abuta, known scientifically as Abuta grandifolia, is a robust and striking woody liana belonging to the Menispermaceae family,…

Stomach painMigraine headachesJoint pain
Abutilon (Abutilon indicum)Malvaceae

Abutilon

Abutilon indicum

Abutilon indicum, commonly known as Indian Mallow or Country Mallow, is a resilient perennial subshrub belonging to the…

Oxidative StressDNA DamageInflammation
Acacia Catechu (Acacia catechu)Fabaceae

Acacia Catechu

Acacia catechu

Acacia catechu, widely recognized as Khair or Kattha, is a medium-sized deciduous tree belonging to the Fabaceae family,…

DiarrheaSore ThroatDysentery
Acacia Gum (Acacia senegal)Fabaceae

Acacia Gum

Acacia senegal

Acacia senegal, widely recognized as Acacia gum or gum arabic, is a resilient deciduous tree belonging to the Fabaceae family,…

Inflammation (general)Rheumatoid arthritis symptomsOxidative stress
Acai (Euterpe oleracea)Arecaceae

Acai

Euterpe oleracea

Acai, scientifically known as Euterpe oleracea, is an iconic palm tree belonging to the Arecaceae family, native to the lush,…

Oxidative stressInflammationCardiovascular disease
Acalypha (Acalypha indica)Euphorbiaceae

Acalypha

Acalypha indica

Acalypha indica, widely known as Indian Acalypha, Indian Copperleaf, or Kuppameni, is a resilient herbaceous annual belonging to…

Intestinal wormsInflammationPain (analgesic)
Achyranthes aspera (Achyranthes aspera L.)Amaranthaceae

Achyranthes aspera

Achyranthes aspera L.

Achyranthes aspera L., commonly known as prickly chaff flower or devil's horsewhip, is a robust perennial herbaceous plant…

WoundsRingwormBacterial infections
Aconite (Aconitum)Ranunculaceae

Aconite

Aconitum

Aconite is represented mainly by species such as Aconitum napellus, Aconitum carmichaelii, and Aconitum kusnezoffii. It is a…

Neuralgia (topical, historical)Rheumatism (topical, historical)Sciatica (topical, historical)
Acorus calamus (Acorus calamus L.)Acoraceae

Acorus calamus

Acorus calamus L.

Acorus calamus L., widely recognized as sweet flag or calamus, is a resilient perennial herbaceous plant within the Acoraceae…

Memory impairmentForgetfulnessAnxiety
Adansonia digitata (Adansonia digitata L.)Malvaceae

Adansonia digitata

Adansonia digitata L.

Adansonia digitata L., commonly known as the baobab tree or 'the tree of life', is an iconic, slow-growing deciduous tree native…

DiarrheaDysenteryFever (Antipyretic)
Adhatoda (Justicia adhatoda)Acanthaceae

Adhatoda

Justicia adhatoda

Justicia adhatoda, commonly known as Adhatoda or Malabar Nut, is a prominent evergreen shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae…

CoughBronchitisAsthma
Adhatoda vasica (Justicia adhatoda L.)Acanthaceae

Adhatoda vasica

Justicia adhatoda L.

Justicia adhatoda L., commonly known as Adhatoda vasica or Malabar Nut, is a prominent perennial evergreen shrub belonging to…

AsthmaBronchitisCough
Aesculus Indica (Aesculus indica)Sapindaceae

Aesculus Indica

Aesculus indica

Aesculus indica, commonly known as the Indian Horse Chestnut or Himalayan Horse Chestnut, is a majestic deciduous tree belonging…

Chronic venous insufficiency (supportive)Edema (swelling reduction)Inflammation (general)
African Basil (Ocimum viride)Lamiaceae

African Basil

Ocimum viride

Ocimum viride, widely recognized as African Basil or the Fever Plant, is a robust, aromatic perennial herbaceous plant belonging…

FeverMalariaRespiratory infections
African Cherry (Prunus africana)Rosaceae

African Cherry

Prunus africana

Prunus africana is widely known as the African plum tree, African cherry, African prune, or bitter almond. It is a majestic…

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)Prostate Cancer (supportive therapy)Inflammation
African Dream Root (Silene capensis)Caryophyllaceae

African Dream Root

Silene capensis

Silene capensis, widely known as African Dream Root or Undlele Zimpisi among the Xhosa people, is an intriguing perennial…

Insomnia (traditional context)Poor dream recallAnxiety (mild, dream-related)
African Ginseng (Mondia whitei)Apocynaceae

African Ginseng

Mondia whitei

Mondia whitei, widely recognized as African Ginseng, is a robust perennial, woody climbing vine. It belongs to the Apocynaceae…

Low libidoErectile dysfunction (traditional support)Loss of appetite
African Potato (Hypoxis hemerocallidea)Hypoxidaceae

African Potato

Hypoxis hemerocallidea

Hypoxis hemerocallidea, widely recognized as the African Potato or Star Flower, is a resilient perennial herbaceous plant native…

ImmunodeficiencyInflammationOxidative Stress
African Wormwood (Artemisia afra)Asteraceae

African Wormwood

Artemisia afra

African Wormwood, scientifically known as Artemisia afra, is an esteemed perennial shrub belonging to the diverse Asteraceae…

ColdsFluBronchitis
Afsanteen (Artemisia absinthium L.)Asteraceae

Afsanteen

Artemisia absinthium L.

Artemisia absinthium L., widely recognized as Afsanteen or Wormwood, is a distinguished perennial herbaceous plant belonging to…

Intestinal wormsJaundiceFever
Agarikon (Laricifomes officinalis)Fomitopsidaceae

Agarikon

Laricifomes officinalis

Agarikon, scientifically known as Laricifomes officinalis, is a distinctive and ancient wood-rotting fungus belonging to the…

InfluenzaHerpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1)Tuberculosis
Agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis)Thymelaeaceae

Agarwood

Aquilaria malaccensis

Agarwood is the common name for Aquilaria malaccensis. This remarkable evergreen tree belongs to the Thymelaeaceae family.…

InflammationAnxietyInsomnia
Agastya (Sesbania) (Sesbania grandiflora)Fabaceae

Agastya (Sesbania)

Sesbania grandiflora

Sesbania grandiflora, widely known as Agastya or the Hummingbird Tree, is a distinguished member of the Fabaceae family,…

Night blindnessFeverHeadache