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Botanical Overview Nauclea latifolia is a member of the Rubiaceae family, commonly known as African peach or pin cushion tree. Native to West and Central Africa, various parts of the plant including the bark, leaves, roots, stem bark, and fruit are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics The plant exhibits a neutral temperature and moisture energetic profile,…
Botanical Overview Annona senegalensis, commonly known as African custard-apple or wild soursop, belongs to the Annonaceae family. It is native to various regions of Africa, including West, Central, and East Africa. The plant’s parts used medicinally include the fruit, leaves, root, stem bark, and seeds. Energetics The plant is considered cooling and moistening in energetic…
Botanical Overview Commiphora kataf is a resin-producing shrub or small tree of the Burseraceae family, native to Northeast Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Middle East, and the Arabian Peninsula. Commonly known as Rotten Gum or Kataf Myrrh, the plant’s resin and bark are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics The plant is considered warming and drying…
Botanical Overview Ocimum gratissimum belongs to the family Lamiaceae and is commonly known as African basil, clove basil, or scent leaf. Native to West Africa and tropical regions of Africa and Southeast Asia, this aromatic herbaceous plant has leaves, stems, and flowers that are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics This plant is generally considered warming and…
Botanical Overview Siphonochilus aethiopicus is a member of the Zingiberaceae family commonly known as African ginger or wild ginger. It is native to Southern and Eastern Africa. The primary parts used medicinally are the rhizomes and roots. It has a history of traditional use among indigenous communities as a natural remedy. Energetics This plant is…
Botanical Overview Calotropis procera, belonging to the Apocynaceae family, is a perennial shrub commonly known as Apple of Sodom, Giant Milkweed, or Sodom apple. It is native to Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The plant’s leaves, roots, stems, and flowers are traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics The plant exhibits warming and drying qualities,…
Botanical Overview Kigelia africana, commonly known as Sausage Tree or Kigelia, belongs to the Bignoniaceae family. It is native to tropical and sub-Saharan Africa. Various parts of the plant—fruit, bark, leaves, flowers, and roots—are utilized medicinally. Energetics The plant is characterized by a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste profile includes bitter and…
Botanical Overview Ocimum basilicum, commonly known as basil or sweet basil, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region but cultivated widely in Asia and tropical Africa. The primary parts used medicinally include the leaves, flowers, and whole herb. Basil is well-known for its aromatic leaves used both culinarily…
Botanical Overview Nasturtium officinale, commonly known as Watercress, is a fast-growing aquatic perennial plant of the Brassicaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The parts used medicinally are primarily the leaves, stems, and the whole plant. Energetics Watercress is traditionally considered cooling and moistening in nature, with a tonifying effect on…
Botanical Overview Piper betle belongs to the family Piperaceae and is commonly known as Betel leaf or Paan. The plant is native to and widely used in South and Southeast Asia. The primary part used medicinally is the leaf. Energetics Piper betle has a warming and drying energetic profile with tastes described as peppery, pungent,…