Primary Actions: Astringent

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  • Vaccinium macrocarpon

    Botanical Overview Vaccinium macrocarpon, commonly known as cranberry or American cranberry, belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is native to North America, especially the northeastern United States and Canada. The medicinal parts primarily include the fruit and leaves. Energetics This plant exhibits cooling temperature and moistening qualities. Its taste profile is acidic, astringent, bitter, and…


  • Terminalia arjuna

    Botanical Overview Terminalia arjuna, commonly known as Arjuna or Arjun tree, belongs to the Combretaceae family. The medicinally used part is the bark (cortex). It is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Energetics The bark is considered to have a neutral temperature and drying moisture quality. The taste profile includes bitter and astringent…


  • Lawsonia inermis

    Botanical Overview Lawsonia inermis, commonly known as Henna, belongs to the family Lythraceae. It is a flowering plant native to North Africa, South Asia, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean region. The primary part used medicinally is the leaf, prized both for its dyeing properties and therapeutic applications. Common names include Henna, Mignonette tree, and…