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Medicinal Plants A–Z

Medicinal Plants & Natural Remedies

A broad collection of medicinal plants and natural remedies with wide-ranging therapeutic applications. These versatile entries span multiple health domains.

53 entries in this category

Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica)

Rubber Plant

Ficus Elastica

Use with Caution
air purificationdecorative usetraditional medicinal applications+1
Hot Lips (Palicourea elata)

Hot Lips

Palicourea elata

Use with Caution
aesthetic appealtraditional use in folk medicinepotential anti-inflammatory properties+1
Rockery Saxifrage (Saxifraga × Arendsii)

Rockery Saxifrage

Saxifraga × Arendsii

Generally Safe
ornamental useground coverrock garden plant+1
Persian Shield (Strobilanthes Dyerianus)

Persian Shield

Strobilanthes Dyerianus

Use with Caution
ornamental usepotential antioxidant propertiestraditional use in some cultures+1
Robert Golden Begonia (Begonia Rex-cultorum)

Robert Golden Begonia

Begonia Rex-cultorum

Use with Caution
ornamental useaesthetic appealindoor air quality+1
Privet (Lonicera Ligustrina Pileata)

Privet

Lonicera Ligustrina Pileata

Use with Caution
ornamental usetraditional folk remedyhedging plant+1
Coleus Black Dragon (Coleus Scutellarioides)

Coleus Black Dragon

Coleus Scutellarioides

Use with Caution
ornamental usefolk remedy for digestive issuestraditional use for skin conditions+1
Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia Indica)

Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia Indica

Generally Safe
traditional wound healingantimicrobialanti-inflammatory+1
Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria Floribunda)

Japanese Wisteria

Wisteria Floribunda

Consult Professional
ornamental purposestraditional use in some culturespotential anti-inflammatory properties+1
Blue Myrtle-cactus (Myrtillocactus Geometrizans)

Blue Myrtle-cactus

Myrtillocactus Geometrizans

Generally Safe
traditional use in folk medicinepotential antioxidant propertiespossible use in skin care+1
Double Pink Azalea (Rhododendron Indicum)

Double Pink Azalea

Rhododendron Indicum

Consult Professional
ornamental usetraditional ceremonial useaesthetic garden plant+1
African Violet Rob's Vanilla Trail (Streptocarpus Ionanthus)

African Violet Rob's Vanilla Trail

Streptocarpus Ionanthus

Generally Safe
ornamental useair purificationindoor gardening+1
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria Sinensis)

Chinese Wisteria

Wisteria Sinensis

Consult Professional
minimal medicinal useprimarily ornamentaltraditional uses in folk medicine+1
Stinking Corpse Lily (Rafflesia Arnoldii)

Stinking Corpse Lily

Rafflesia Arnoldii

Use with Caution
no significant medicinal uses documented
Erlicheer (Narcissus Papyraceus)

Erlicheer

Narcissus Papyraceus

Use with Caution
ornamental usearomatherapytraditional symbolic use
Jewel-leaf Plant (Graptopetalum Amethystinum)

Jewel-leaf Plant

Graptopetalum Amethystinum

Generally Safe
ornamental usepotential skin soothingminor wound care+1
Pink Poorman's Orchid (Schizanthus Pinnatus)

Pink Poorman's Orchid

Schizanthus Pinnatus

Use with Caution
ornamental useaesthetic appealgarden plant+1
Wine Cup (Crassula Umbella)

Wine Cup

Crassula Umbella

Generally Safe
ornamental useminimal traditional medicinal usepotential succulent care study+1
Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera Deliciosa)

Swiss Cheese Plant

Monstera Deliciosa

Use with Caution
air purificationornamental useaesthetic appeal+1
Snake Plant (Dracaena Trifasciata)

Snake Plant

Dracaena Trifasciata

Use with Caution
air purificationindoor decorationlow-light tolerance+1
Caladium (Caladium Bicolor)

Caladium

Caladium Bicolor

Consult Professional
ornamental useair purificationaesthetic enhancement+1

Twinspur

Diascia Barberae

Generally Safe
ornamental usepollinator attractionerosion control+1
New Zealand Lilac (Veronica Hulkeana)

New Zealand Lilac

Veronica Hulkeana

Generally Safe
Calico Plant (Alternanthera Bettzickiana)

Calico Plant

Alternanthera Bettzickiana

Generally Safe
ornamental usepotential anti-inflammatorypotential antioxidant+1
Green Tuft Algae (Cladophora Rupestris)

Green Tuft Algae

Cladophora Rupestris

Use with Caution
traditional wound dressingpotential antimicrobialwater filtration+1
Shield Plant (Homalomena Rubescens)

Shield Plant

Homalomena Rubescens

Use with Caution
air purificationdecorative purposestraditional ornamental use
Indonesian Wax Ginger (Tapeinochilos Ananassae)

Indonesian Wax Ginger

Tapeinochilos Ananassae

Use with Caution
ornamental usetraditional use in local medicinepotential anti-inflammatory properties+1
Sea Thrift (Armeria Maritima)

Sea Thrift

Armeria Maritima

Generally Safe
ornamental usesoil stabilizationpollinator attraction+1
Lady Banks Rose (Rosa Banksiae)

Lady Banks Rose

Rosa Banksiae

Generally Safe
ornamental useaesthetic enhancementhorticultural interest+1
Echeveria Ruby Slippers (Echeveria Harmsii)

Echeveria Ruby Slippers

Echeveria Harmsii

Generally Safe
Bristly Buttons (Cotula Hispida)

Bristly Buttons

Cotula Hispida

Use with Caution
mild anti-inflammatoryskin soothingminor wound healing+1
Darwin's Slipper (Calceolaria Uniflora)

Darwin's Slipper

Calceolaria Uniflora

Generally Safe
ornamental usetraditional cultural significancepotential research interest+1
Begonia Chloroneura (Begonia Chloroneura)

Begonia Chloroneura

Begonia Chloroneura

Use with Caution
ornamental useair purificationaesthetic appeal+1
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum)

Spider Plant

Chlorophytum Comosum

Generally Safe
air purificationornamental usestress relief+1
Broom Forkmoss (Dicranum Scoparium)

Broom Forkmoss

Dicranum Scoparium

Generally Safe
traditional wound dressingfolk remedy for skin conditionsmoisture retention in herbal poultices+1
Dahlia Aphrodite (Dahlia Pinnata)

Dahlia Aphrodite

Dahlia Pinnata

Generally Safe
ornamental usetraditional dye sourcepotential prebiotic+1
Halostachys Caspica (Halostachys Caspica)

Halostachys Caspica

Halostachys Caspica

Generally Safe
soil stabilizationsalt tolerance researchtraditional forage+1
Poison Fire Coral (Trichoderma cornu-damae)

Poison Fire Coral

Trichoderma cornu-damae

Deadly — Do Not Ingest
Rosary Pea (Abrus precatorius)

Rosary Pea

Abrus precatorius

Deadly — Do Not Ingest
traditional use in folk medicinepotential anti-inflammatory propertiesused in some cultures for pain relief+1
False Morel (Gyromitra esculenta)

False Morel

Gyromitra esculenta

Deadly — Do Not Ingest
Pong Pong (Cerbera odollam)

Pong Pong

Cerbera odollam

Deadly — Do Not Ingest
Poison Hemlock (Conium Maculatum)

Poison Hemlock

Conium Maculatum

Deadly — Do Not Ingest
Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta)

Sago Palm

Cycas Revoluta

Deadly — Do Not Ingest
ornamental purposesculinary uses (in specific forms)traditional crafts+1
Fool's Conecap (Conocybe filaris)

Fool's Conecap

Conocybe filaris

Deadly — Do Not Ingest
Mandrake (Mandragora officinarum)

Mandrake

Mandragora officinarum

Consult Professional
sedative effectspain reliefantispasmodic+1
Death Cap (Amanita phalloides)

Death Cap

Amanita phalloides

Deadly — Do Not Ingest
Deadly Webcap (Cortinarius rubellus)

Deadly Webcap

Cortinarius rubellus

Deadly — Do Not Ingest
Water Hemlock (Cicuta Maculata)

Water Hemlock

Cicuta Maculata

Deadly — Do Not Ingest
Meadow Death Camas (Toxicoscordion venenosum)

Meadow Death Camas

Toxicoscordion venenosum

Deadly — Do Not Ingest
Little White Mushroom (Trogia venenata)

Little White Mushroom

Trogia venenata

Deadly — Do Not Ingest
Brown Roll-rim (Paxillus involutus)

Brown Roll-rim

Paxillus involutus

Deadly — Do Not Ingest
Smith's Amanita (Amanita smithiana)

Smith's Amanita

Amanita smithiana

Deadly — Do Not Ingest
Oleander (Nerium Oleander)

Oleander

Nerium Oleander

Deadly — Do Not Ingest

See Also

Cardiovascular & Blood
Digestive Health
Pain & Inflammation
Immune Support
Sleep & Relaxation
Skin & Wound Care
Respiratory Health
Cognitive Function
Hormonal Balance
Energy & Vitality
Metabolic Health
Mood & Emotional
Detox & Liver
Bone & Joint
Specialized / Other

Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before using any herbal remedy or making changes to your health regimen. MyFloralVault does not claim that any plant cures, treats, or prevents any disease.