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Passionflower

Scientific name: Passiflora incarnata Habitat It can grow up to the height of 30 feet and it requires partial shade and fertile soil.

Use It is a useful treatment against insomnia, nervous tension and infection s related to eyes. It is also advisable against Parkinson.

Patchouli

Scientific name: Pogostemon cablin, P. patchouli Habitat Use It is helpful against cold, vomiting, nausea and it can treat diarrhea and dysentery also.

Pennyroyal

Scientific name: Mentha pulegium Habitat It is a perennial which can grow up to a height of 2 feet but requires direct sun and it can bear mostly all soils.

Use It is helpful against gas and regulates the digestive system; it regulates the flow before menstruation and can be used for the treatment for stomach upset. It is not advisable for pregnant women.

Peony

Scientific name: Paeonia officinalis Habitat This is a perennial shrub but is a plant and can grow up to 4 feet height and it requires rich and well drained soil with full sun. Use It is helpful against menstrual cramps and balances irregularities and a remedy against asthma and helps to maintain emotional nervous conditions. Peppermint Scientific name: Mentha piperata Habitat It is a perennial and prefers a full sun and is a tolerant of many soils and can lengthen up to 3 feet.

Use It is good for strengthening the body and it actually cleans it, it works as a sedative on our stomach and strengthen the bowels.

It is very good remedy against gastrointenstile tract and soothes it. and can relax our muscles in intestines wall, it reduces the pain related to the condition like irritable syndrome and relives cramps.

saliva production is also stimulated by peppermint and increase in it can result to increase in appetite ,can reduce nausea and motion sickness.

It s oil is also used orally to relive muscle spasm which results through diagnostic procedures like endoscopy and etc. It is very helpful against colds and can reduce it if taken orally. It has antibacterial anti fungal effects and helps in proper respiration.

Its oil can soothe nasal passages and included in commercial chest rubs for a positive effect. Periwinkle Scientific name: Vinca major, Vinca minor Habitat It is a perennial and requires moist and well drained soils; it prefers full as well as partial shade and is spread by putting out runners. Use It can be helpful against skin problems; it can treat acne, dermatitis and eczema.

Plantain

Scientific name: Plantago lanceolata, P. major Habitat This can be perennial and some are annual and are common weeds, it prefers al type of soils and needs full sun. Use It is helpful against clearing mucous from the body and it neutralize poisons, it is helpful against treating lung problems in Childs and it can be helpful against stomach ulcers, a remedy against diarrhea ,treating wounds and bladder infection as well.

Poppy

Scientific name: Papaver spp. Habitat These are perennials and prefer poor to average soils that is heading towards dryness. It can be found anywhere in North America. Use It is also helpful against insomnia, pain and can treat nervousness as well as chronic coughs.