Medicinal plants are plants that have been used traditionally or experimentally in medicine. They are used to treat a wide range of diseases and health conditions, from common colds and the flu to serious conditions such as cancer. This can include treating a disease or injury, promoting overall health, or aiding in spiritual growth.
There are many different kinds of medicinal plants, some of which have been used for centuries. Some plants are native to certain regions while others can be found all over the world. Medicinal plants can be found in both wild and cultivated forms, and their uses vary depending on culture and tradition. Some medicinal plants are well known and widely used, while others are less well known but may have valuable properties for treating certain diseases.
A |
Abelmoschus esculentus L. Malvaceae ; Okra, Lady’s Finger |
Acacia concinna Leguminosae |
Aegle marmelos Rutaceae; Bael Tree, Bengal Quince |
Allium tuberosum Lilaceae; Chinese Chives |
Aloe barbadensis Lilaceae; Star Cactus |
Alpinia galanga Zingiberaceae; Galanga |
Amomum krervanh Zingiberaceae; Siam Cardamon, Camphor seed |
Amomum xanthioides Zingiberaceae; Bastard Cardamom, Tavoy Cardamom |
Averrhoa bilimbi Averrhoaceae; Bilimbi, Cucumber Tree |
B |
Boesenbergia pandurata Zingiberaceae; Chinese Key, Wild Ginger |
C |
Capsicum frutescens Solanaceae; Chilli, Cayenne Pepper |
Cinnamomum spp Lauraceae; Cinnamom |
Curcuma longa Zingiberaceae; Turmeric, Curcuma, Yellow Roots Zedoary |
Curcuma zedoaria Zingiberaceae; Zeodary |
D |
Diospyros packmanni Ebenaceae |
G |
Garcinia cowa Guttiferae |
Garcinia schomburgkiana Guttiferae; Garcinia |
M |
Mentha cordifolia Labiatae; Kitchen Mint |
Myristica fragrans Myristicaceae; Nutmeg |
P |
Pandanus amaryllifolius Pandanaceae; Pandan |
Piper chaba Piperaceae; Long Pepper |
Piper nigrum Piperaceae; Pepper |
Piper samentosum Piperaceae; Pepper { Wild } |
S |
Spondias pinnata Hog Plum |
Syzygium aromaticum Myrtaceae; Clove |
T |
Tamarindus indica Leguminosae; Tamarind, Indian date |
Z |
Zingiber officinale Zingiberaceae; Ginger |