Medicinal Plant Database

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Abroma

Abroma augusta

Abroma augusta, commonly known as Cotton Abroma or Devil's Cotton, is a resilient perennial shrub or small tree belonging to the…

AmenorrheaDysmenorrheaMenorrhagia

Fabaceae

Abrus

Abrus precatorius

Abrus precatorius, widely recognized as Jequirity bean, Rosary pea, or Crab's eye, is a perennial woody climber belonging to the…

Tetanus (traditional)Rabies (traditional prevention)Inflammation (potential)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Ranunculaceae

Aconite

Aconitum napellus

Aconitum napellus, widely recognized as Monkshood, Wolfsbane, or Devil's Helmet, is a striking perennial herbaceous plant native…

Acute fevers (homeopathic indication)Acute pain (homeopathic indication)Neuralgia (homeopathic indication)

Ranunculaceae

Aconite

Aconitum napellus L.

Aconitum napellus L., commonly known as Aconite or Monkshood, is a striking perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountainous…

Neuralgia (traditional)Rheumatism (traditional)Joint pain (traditional)

Ranunculaceae

Aconite

Aconitum

Aconite, primarily represented by species such as Aconitum napellus, Aconitum carmichaelii, and Aconitum kusnezoffii, is a…

Neuralgia (topical, historical)Rheumatism (topical, historical)Sciatica (topical, historical)

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

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)

Acanthaceae

Adhatoda

Justicia adhatoda

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

CoughBronchitisAsthma

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

Rutaceae

Aegle Marmelos

Aegle marmelos

Aegle marmelos, widely recognized as Bael or Wood Apple, is a revered medium-sized deciduous tree indigenous to the Indian…

DiarrheaDysenteryFever

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)

Zingiberaceae

Aframomum

Aframomum melegueta

Aframomum melegueta, commonly known as Grains of Paradise, Alligator Pepper, Melegueta Pepper, or Guinea Pepper, is a…

Anxiety disordersStress-related tensionInsomnia

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

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)

Apocynaceae

African Ginseng

Mondia whitei

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

Low libidoErectile dysfunction (traditional support)Loss of appetite

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