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Scientific name Name Description Picture
Panax spec. Ginseng Used medicinally, in particular in Asia, for over 2,000 years, and is widely used in modern society. Ginsengpflanze.jpg
Papaver somniferum Opium poppy The plant is the plant source of morphine, used for pain relief. Morphine made from the refined and modified sap is used for pain control in terminally ill patients. Dried sap was used as a traditional medicine until the 19th century.citation needed Opium poppy.jpg
Passiflora Passion flower Thought to have anti-depressant properties. Unknown MOA. Used in traditional medicine to aid with sleep or depression.

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Peganum harmala Syrian Rue (aka Harmal) Can be used as an antidepressant, but carries significant risk. Used in traditional shamanistic rites in the amazon, and is a component of Ayahuasca, Caapi or Yajé (which is actually usually Banisteriopsis caapi but has the same active alkaloids). Peganum harmala 20140604.jpg
Pelargonium sidoides Umckaloabo, or South African Geranium It is used in treating acute bronchitis Pelargonium sidoides Leaves 3264px.jpg
Piper methysticum Kava The plant has been used for centuries in the South Pacific to make a ceremonial drink with sedative and anesthetic properties. It is used as a soporific, as well as for asthma and urinary tract infection Starr 070515-7054 Piper methysticum.jpg
Piscidia erythrina / Piscidia piscipula Jamaica dogwood The plant is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety, despite serious safety concerns. A 2006 study suggested medicinal potential.
Plantago lanceolata Plantain It is used frequently in herbal teas and other herbal remedies. A tea from the leaves is used as a highly effective cough medicine. In the traditional Austrian medicine Plantago lanceolata leaves have been used internally (as syrup or tea) or externally (fresh leaves) for treatment of disorders of the respiratory tract, skin, insect bites, and infections. 20120610Plantago lanceolata1.jpg
Platycodon grandiflorus Platycodon, balloon flower The extracts and purified platycoside compounds (saponins) from the roots may exhibit neuroprotective, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-allergy, improved insulin resistance, and cholesterol-lowering properties. Platycodon grandiflorus.jpg
Polemonium reptans Abscess root It is used to reduce fever, inflammation, and cough. Jacob's Ladder Polemonium reptens Flower Buds 2628px.jpg
Psidium guajava Guava It has a rich history of use in traditional medicine. It is traditionally used to treat diarrhea; however, evidence of its effectiveness is very limited. Psidium guajava at Kadavoor.jpg
Ptelea trifoliata Wafer Ash The root bark is used for the digestive system. Also known as hoptree. Ptelea trifoliata 20050808 006.jpg
Pulmonaria officinalis Lungwort Used since the Middle Ages to treat &/or heal various ailments of the lungs & chest. Pulmonaria officinalis 800.jpg

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