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  • Passiflora incarnata

    Botanical Overview Passiflora incarnata, commonly known as Passionflower, Maypop, or Passion flower, belongs to the family Passifloraceae. It is native to Eastern North America, especially the Southeastern United States. The parts used medicinally include the aerial parts, leaves, flowers, and the herb. Energetics This herb is considered cooling in temperature and neutral in moisture. Its…


  • Scutellaria lateriflora

    Botanical Overview Scutellaria lateriflora (family Lamiaceae), commonly known as blue skullcap, mad dog skullcap, or side-flowering skullcap, is a North American native herbaceous perennial. The aerial parts including leaves and flowers are used medicinally. Energetics It is traditionally considered cooling and moistening in nature, with a bitter taste. Its action descends and it has a…


  • Hedera helix

    Botanical Overview Hedera helix, commonly known as English Ivy or Common Ivy, is a member of the Araliaceae family. Native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, this plant’s leaves and roots are traditionally used medicinally. Its broad green leaves are a distinctive feature, widely recognized around the world. Energetics Temperature: Neutral Moisture: Moistening Tastes:…


  • Grindelia camporum

    Botanical Overview Grindelia camporum, commonly known as Great Valley gumweed or Gumweed, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Western North America, especially California. The medicinal parts used are primarily the flower heads and leaves. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in nature, with bitter, acrid, and pungent tastes. Its energetic…


  • Hyssopus officinalis

    Botanical Overview Hyssopus officinalis, commonly known as Hyssop, is a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Central Asia and Europe, it is traditionally harvested for its leaves, flowers, and aerial parts. Known also as Hyssop sage or Garden hyssop, it has been used in herbal medicine for…


  • Thymus vulgaris

    Botanical Overview Thymus vulgaris, commonly known as Garden thyme or simply Thyme, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Lamiaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region, this aromatic plant is widely cultivated for its culinary and medicinal uses. The parts used traditionally include the leaves, flowers, and aerial parts. Energetics Thyme is considered warming and…


  • Carum carvi

    Botanical Overview Carum carvi, commonly known as Caraway, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The parts used medicinally are primarily the fruit (commonly called seeds). It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa and is cultivated widely for both culinary and medicinal use. Energetics The fruit is considered warming and drying with bitter, pungent,…


  • Pimpinella anisum

    Botanical Overview Pimpinella anisum, commonly known as Anise, is a member of the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, Southwest Asia, and parts of North Africa and Southern Europe. The primary medicinal part used is the seed (often called aniseed). Common names include Anise and Sweet Anise. Energetics Anise is considered warming…


  • Foeniculum vulgare

    Botanical Overview Foeniculum vulgare, commonly known as Fennel, Sweet fennel, or Sweet cumin, is a species in the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region but is also found throughout Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The plant’s parts used medicinally include seeds, fruits, aerial parts, leaves, and root. Fennel is widely recognized for…


  • Chamaemelum nobile

    Botanical Overview Chamaemelum nobile, commonly known as Roman chamomile or English chamomile, is a member of the Asteraceae family. Native to Europe and the Mediterranean region, its flowering tops are primarily used for medicinal purposes. Energetics This herb is traditionally considered cooling and drying in nature with bitter and sweet tastes. It exhibits descending and…