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Alkanna

Description Alkanna, also known as Alkanet or Anchusa, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated in Asia, Europe, and North Africa. Alkanna has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant due to its healing properties. Its roots contain a red dye that has been used…
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Agrimonia

Description Agrimonia, also known as agrimony, is a medicinal plant that is native to Europe but can also be found in temperate regions of Asia and North America. It belongs to the Rosaceae family and is characterized by its yellow flowers and long leaves. The plant has a long history of medicinal use and has been used for centuries to…
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Albizia Anthelmintica

Description Albizia Anthelmintica, also known as the powder-puff tree, is a deciduous tree that is native to East Africa. It grows up to 6 meters tall and has a spread of up to 4 meters. The tree has a smooth, brown bark and is characterized by its fern-like leaves and fluffy pink or white flowers that bloom in the winter…
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Agrimonia Pilosa

Description Agrimonia Pilosa, commonly known as Hairy Agrimony, is a perennial herb that belongs to the rose family. It is native to Asia and is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties. The plant has a hairy stem with a height of 1-3 feet and grows in clusters. Agrimonia Pilosa blooms from May to September, producing small…
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Aerva Javanica

Description Aerva Javanica, also known as Kapok Bush, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to Asia and Africa and is commonly found in dry regions. The plant has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat a range of health problems, including kidney stones, respiratory problems, and inflammation. Aerva Javanica is also…
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Acmella Repens

Description Acmella Repens is a perennial herb found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia. It is also known as “Toothache Plant” or “Paracress” due to its numbing effect on the mouth when consumed. The plant produces yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom year-round and has been used traditionally for medicinal purposes such as treating toothaches, sore…
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Tinospora Sagittata

Description Tinospora Sagittata, commonly known as Arrowleaf Heartvine or Chinese Tinospora, is a medicinal plant belonging to the family Menispermaceae. It is a climbing shrub that grows up to 10 meters in height and has a woody stem with a green bark. The leaves of Tinospora Sagittata are heart-shaped with pointed tips and have a bright green color. The plant…
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Thunbergia Laurifolia

Description Thunbergia Laurifolia, also known as Blue Trumpet Vine, is a medicinal plant commonly found in Southeast Asia. It belongs to the Acanthaceae family and is a perennial vine that can grow up to 6 meters in length. The plant has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and sore throat. Taxonomic…
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Sophora Flavescens

Description Sophora Flavescens, also known as Ku Shen, is a flowering plant native to China, Korea, and Japan. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. Its roots and aerial parts are used to treat various health conditions, including skin diseases, fever, inflammation, and cancer. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum…
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Petiveria Alliacea

Description Petiveria Alliacea, commonly known as Guinea Henweed or Anamu, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Phytolaccaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America, and the Caribbean. It is a popular plant in traditional medicine for its numerous health benefits, including its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anticancer properties. It has a distinct garlic-like…
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