Primary Actions: Anti-inflammatory

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  • Trifolium pratense

    Botanical Overview Trifolium pratense, commonly known as Red clover, belongs to the Fabaceae family. The flowers are the primary medicinal part used, harvested from this herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Energetics Red clover has a cooling temperature and moistening moisture characteristic with sweet and bitter tastes. It is generally relaxing in…


  • Primula veris

    Botanical Overview Primula veris, commonly known as Cowslip or Primrose, belongs to the family Primulaceae. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa. The medicinal parts used include the flowers, root, and leaves. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in nature with bitter and sweet tastes. Directionally, it acts in a…


  • Petroselinum crispum (radix)

    Botanical Overview Petroselinum crispum (radix), commonly known as parsley root, Hamburg parsley, turnip-rooted parsley, or root parsley, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The primary part used medicinally is the root, which is native to the Mediterranean and widely cultivated across Europe. Energetics The root is generally considered warming and drying. It features bitter, pungent, and…


  • Verbascum thapsus (flos olei)

    Botanical Overview Verbascum thapsus (flos olei) is commonly known as Common mullein or Great mullein and belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family. The flower and its extract, including the flower oil, are the parts used medicinally. The plant is native to Europe, North America, and parts of Asia. Energetics Verbascum thapsus is considered warming and moistening…


  • Artemisia princeps

    Botanical Overview Artemisia princeps, commonly known as Japanese mugwort or Yomogi, belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is native to East Asia including Japan, Korea, and China. The leaf and herb parts of the plant are primarily used in herbal medicine. Energetics The herb is characterized as warming and drying, with bitter and acrid tastes.…


  • Stachys palustris

    Botanical Overview Latin Name: Stachys palustris Family: Lamiaceae Parts Used: Aerial parts, leaf, flower Common Names: Marsh Woundwort, Hedge Woundwort, Marsh Hedge-nettle Energetics Stachys palustris is considered cooling and moistening in nature. It has bitter and astringent tastes. Its energetic profile is generally relaxing and primarily supports the qi. Primary Actions Astringent Anti-inflammatory Wound healing…


  • Origanum majorana

    Botanical Overview Origanum majorana, commonly known as Marjoram or Sweet marjoram, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and Western Asia, and has been widely cultivated in Europe. The main parts used medicinally are the aerial parts including leaves and flowering tops. Marjoram is prized for its aromatic properties and…


  • Tilia cordata / Tilia platyphyllos

    Botanical Overview Latin name: Tilia cordata / Tilia platyphyllosFamily: MalvaceaeCommon names: Small-leaved lime, Large-leaved lime, Linden, Lime treeParts used: Flower, Leaf, Bark, Wood Energetics Temperature: coolingMoisture: moisteningTastes: sweet, slightly bitter, aromaticDirectionality: descending, centeredTonicity: relaxingQi/Blood/Fluid: qi Primary Actions Anxiolytic Antispasmodic Diaphoretic Mild sedative Anti-inflammatory Indications Western Anxiety Restlessness Cold symptoms Fever Cough Digestive discomfort Headache Syndromes…


  • Alchemilla vulgaris

    Botanical Overview Alchemilla vulgaris, commonly known as Lady’s Mantle, is a perennial herb in the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe and parts of Northern Asia and has been introduced to North America. The aerial parts of the plant are used medicinally and have a long tradition in Western herbal medicine. Common names include…


  • Aesculus hippocastanum

    Botanical Overview Aesculus hippocastanum, commonly known as Horse Chestnut or Conker Tree, belongs to the family Hippocastanaceae (sometimes placed in Sapindaceae). This deciduous tree is native to Europe and Western Asia. The medicinal parts primarily include the seeds, bark, leaves, and flowers. Energetics The energetics of horse chestnut are characterized by a neutral temperature and…