Search by Trouble (Rog Lakshana)
Start with what needs care. Each trouble connects to plants that carry specific medicinal actions — a practical entry point into the garden's healing wisdom.
Name the trouble, follow it to the plants that ease it. A practical way into the garden's medicine.
Name the trouble you want to ease — the garden has a plant for it.
Acid reflux / heartburn
Digestive
Burning from stomach acid rising into the esophagus.
Acne / eczema
Skin
Chronic inflammatory skin conditions.
Anemia
Cardiovascular / Blood
Low red blood cells or iron; fatigue and pallor.
Anxiety & stress
Nervous
Worry, tension, and heightened stress response.
Brain fog / poor focus
Nervous
Mental cloudiness, forgetfulness, weak concentration.
Brittle nails & hair
Structural
Weak, splitting nails and hair from poor mineralization.
Bruises
Skin / Musculoskeletal
Discoloration from impact and broken capillaries.
Chest congestion / bronchitis
Respiratory
Mucus and inflammation in the bronchial passages and chest.
Cold & flu
Immune / Respiratory
Viral upper-respiratory illness with combined symptoms.
Congestion
Respiratory
Blocked or stuffy nasal passages and sinuses.
Constipation
Digestive
Infrequent, difficult, or incomplete bowel movements.
Cough
Respiratory
Reflexive expulsion of air from the lungs; productive or dry.
Delayed menstruation
Reproductive
Late or absent menstrual flow.
Detox / cleansing
Systemic
Support for clearing metabolic waste (ama) and toxins.
Diarrhea
Digestive
Loose, frequent stools.
Dry cough
Respiratory
Unproductive, irritating cough with little or no mucus.
Dry skin
Skin
Rough, flaky, moisture-poor skin.
Excess sweating
Regulatory
Overactive perspiration.
Eye strain / weak vision
Sensory
Tired eyes or weakened eyesight.
Fever
Immune
Elevated body temperature in response to infection.
Fragile capillaries / easy bruising
Cardiovascular
Weak small blood vessels; bruising or spider veins.
Gas
Digestive
Excess intestinal gas and flatulence.
Gout
Musculoskeletal
Inflammatory joint pain from uric acid buildup.
Grief
Nervous / Emotional
Sorrow from loss; a heavy or aching heart.
Headache
Nervous
Pain in the head, including tension and sinus types.
Heart support
Cardiovascular
Tonic support for the heart and healthy cardiovascular function.
Heat & inflammation
Systemic
Excess internal heat and inflammatory conditions.
Heavy menstruation
Reproductive
Excessive menstrual bleeding.
High blood pressure
Cardiovascular
Elevated arterial pressure (hypertension).
High blood sugar
Metabolic
Elevated blood glucose; support for healthy sugar regulation.
High cholesterol
Cardiovascular
Elevated blood lipids.
Hormonal imbalance / PMS
Reproductive / Endocrine
Cyclical mood, fluid, and hormonal symptoms.
Indigestion / bloating
Digestive
Discomfort, fullness, or distension after eating.
Infection
Immune
Bacterial, viral, or fungal invasion requiring antimicrobial support.
Insomnia
Nervous
Difficulty falling or staying asleep.
Intestinal parasites
Digestive
Worms or other parasites in the digestive tract.
Liver support
Digestive / Hepatic
Support for healthy liver function and bile flow.
Low energy & fatigue
Vitality
Persistent tiredness and depleted vitality.
Low immunity
Immune
Weakened defenses; frequent or lingering illness.
Low mood
Nervous / Emotional
Sadness, heaviness, or mild depression.
Low vitality
Vitality
General weakness and diminished life force.
Menopausal symptoms
Reproductive
Hot flashes, mood and cycle changes of menopause.
Menstrual cramps
Reproductive
Painful uterine contractions during menstruation.
Minor burns
Skin
Superficial heat or sun burns.
Mouth sores
Oral
Ulcers or irritation inside the mouth.
Muscle & joint pain
Musculoskeletal
Aching, stiff, or sore muscles and joints.
Muscle tension
Musculoskeletal
Tight, contracted muscles.
Nausea
Digestive
Queasiness or urge to vomit.
Nerve pain
Nervous
Burning, shooting, or tingling pain along nerves.
Nervous tension
Nervous
Physical tightness and restlessness from a strained nervous system.
Palpitations
Cardiovascular
Awareness of rapid, fluttering, or pounding heartbeat.
Poor appetite
Digestive
Lack of desire to eat; weak digestive fire.
Poor circulation
Cardiovascular
Weak peripheral blood flow; cold hands and feet.
Poor nutrition
Vitality
Inadequate nourishment or assimilation of nutrients.
Racing thoughts
Nervous
An overactive mind that will not settle.
Skin inflammation & rash
Skin
Redness, irritation, or inflamed skin.
Sluggish digestion
Digestive
Slow, weak digestive fire; heaviness and poor assimilation.
Sore throat
Respiratory
Pain, scratchiness, or irritation of the throat.
Sprains & strains
Musculoskeletal
Overstretched or torn ligaments and muscles.
Swollen lymph
Immune / Lymphatic
Tender or enlarged lymph nodes; sluggish lymph flow.
Toothache & gum pain
Oral
Pain in teeth or gums.
Urinary irritation
Urinary
Burning, urgency, or discomfort in the urinary tract.
Vivid dreams / dream recall
Nervous
Heightened, memorable dreaming.
Water retention / bloating
Urinary
Fluid retention and puffiness.
Wounds & cuts
Skin
Breaks in the skin needing healing and protection.