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  • Morus alba

    Botanical Overview Morus alba, commonly known as White mulberry, is a member of the Moraceae family. It is native to China and widely cultivated throughout East Asia, the Mediterranean, and globally. The plant’s leaves, fruit, root, and bark are used medicinally. It is valued in various traditional medical systems for its broad therapeutic applications. Energetics…


  • Papaver somniferum

    Botanical Overview Papaver somniferum, commonly known as Opium poppy or Poppy, belongs to the family Papaveraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, Southwest Asia, Europe, and North Africa. The medicinally used parts primarily include the seed, seed capsule latex (source of opium), and seed oil. Notably, the plant is the natural source of opiate…


  • Drosera rotundifolia

    Botanical Overview Drosera rotundifolia, commonly known as Common sundew or Round-leaved sundew, is a member of the Droseraceae family. This insectivorous herb grows in boggy and marshy regions across Europe, North America, and Asia. The medicinal part used is primarily the leaf, notable for its glandular hairs and sticky mucilage. Energetics This plant exhibits a…


  • Prunus serotina

    Botanical Overview Prunus serotina, commonly known as Black Cherry or Wild Black Cherry, is a member of the Rosaceae family. Native to North America, especially the eastern United States and Central America, this tree’s bark, leaves, and fruit are used medicinally. It is notable for its dark bark and fruit which have a history of…


  • Marrubium vulgare

    Botanical Overview Marrubium vulgare (White horehound) is a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family. Commonly used parts include the leaf and aerial parts. The plant is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia and has been introduced to North America. Common names: White horehound, Horehound. Energetics Temperature: Cooling Moisture: Drying Tastes: Bitter Tonicity: Relaxing…


  • Plantago lanceolata

    Botanical Overview Plantago lanceolata L., commonly known as English plantain, ribwort plantain, or narrowleaf plantain, belongs to the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia and now widespread in North America as an introduced species. The plant’s leaves and seeds are primarily used medicinally. Common names include English plantain, ribgrass, ribwort plantain, and…


  • Arisaema erubescens

    Botanical Overview Arisaema erubescens belongs to the Araceae family and is commonly called Red Arisaema or Chinese Cobra Lily. The medicinal parts used are primarily the processed roots. Native to East Asia, especially China and the Himalayan regions, this perennial herb has a history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Energetics The processed root is…


  • Prunus serotina (Cortex)

    Botanical Overview Prunus serotina, commonly known as Black Cherry Bark, Wild Cherry Bark, or Virginia Cherry Bark, belongs to the Rosaceae family. The medicinally used part is the bark, harvested primarily from trees native to Eastern North America and Central America. Energetics This herb exhibits a neutral temperature and moistening moisture quality, with bitter and…


  • Justicia adhatoda

    Botanical Overview Justicia adhatoda, commonly known as Malabar Nut, Adhatoda, or Vasaka, belongs to the family Acanthaceae. It is native to India and Southeast Asia. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves and roots. Energetics This warming herb has a drying quality, with bitter and pungent tastes. Its energetic direction is descending, acting as…