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Mandrake

Scientific name: Podophyllum peltatum Habitat Use This herb is helpful in diseases like skin problems, digestion and liver diseases, but again not advisable for pregnant women.

Marigold

Scientific name: Calendula spp. Habitat This is adaptable to many soils but need plenty of water and sun to grow at its best. Use It is helpful in treating headaches and it reduces fevers, and is good for heart, circulation and heals wounds and bruises.

Marjoram

Scientific names: Origanum majorana Habitat This plant is perennial in nature and has an height around 1-3 feet and found in all kind of soils but needs full sun. Use It is advisable against asthma, coughs and it strengthens stomach and intestines .

Marshmallow

Scientific name: Althea officinalis Habitat It is a perennial and can grow up to 4 feet height and it needs marshes and swamps to grow. Use It is helpful in relaxing and soothing the bronchitis tubes and an anti irritant and anti inflammatory for our digestive system and joints. It can be used to treat blood poisoning, and burns also/

Meadowsweet

Scientific name: Filipendula ulmaria Habitat It is a perennial and grows up to the height of 6 feet and requires marshy area and wet soils. Use It is helpful against headaches, arthritis, fever, menstrual cramps and flu in children. It is also a remedy against drugs and alcohol addiction.

Mugwort

Scientific name: Artemisia vulgaris Habitat It is a perennial and a shrubby plant, prefers full sun to grow to its full height and are found in dry areas. Use It is helpful against nervousness, insomnia and cramp bark. It is mainly used to stimulate the liver and good for digestion Pregnant women are not advisable to take this drug.

Mullein

Scientific name: Verbascum spp. Habitat It is a prolific self-sower and is adaptable to many kind of soils and grows for up to 8 feet height.

Use It is termed as a pin killer and helps in bringing sleep and is not addictive and poisonous at all. It is helpful in treating lung ailments.

Myrrh

Scientific name: Commiphora myrrha Habitat Use This herb has a property of healing and cleansing ,it soothes the body and fastens the process of healing, It is mainly used in mouthwashes ,gargles and helpful against gum diseases and is used in tooth pastes. It is an antiseptic also. .

Myrtle

Scientific name: Myrtus communis Habitat This plant demands warm climates, it has a smack pointed leaves and it can grow up to 12 feet height. It has a blossoms are white and small leaves are collected and dried for use mainly in August. Use It is helpful against bronchitis, and clears wounds, colds and is helpful against coughs nad stops bad breath also.