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Botanical Overview Chimaphila umbellata (Ericaceae) is a small evergreen perennial herb native to temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. Commonly known as Pipsissewa, Umbellate pipsissewa, Prince’s pine, or Ground laurel, the medicinal part used is primarily the leaf. Energetics The plant is considered cooling and drying in nature, with bitter and astringent tastes.…
Botanical Overview Thuja occidentalis, commonly known as Arborvitae or Northern white cedar, belongs to the family Cupressaceae. It is native to North America, especially Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States. The parts used medicinally include the leaves, twigs, and essential oil extracted from the foliage. Energetics The plant has a cooling temperature with drying…
Botanical Overview Mitchella repens, commonly known as Partridgeberry, Two-eyed Berry, Checkerberry, or Squaw Vine, belongs to the Rubiaceae family. This plant is native to Eastern North America. The parts used medicinally are primarily the leaves, berries, and whole aerial parts. Energetics Mitchella repens is considered neutral in temperature and moistening in moisture quality. Its taste…
Botanical Overview Prunella vulgaris, commonly known as Self-heal or Heal-all, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, the plant’s aerial parts including leaves and flowers are used medicinally. Energetics Prunella vulgaris has a cooling temperature and moistening moisture quality. Its taste profile includes bitter, astringent,…
Botanical Overview Alstonia boonei, belonging to the Apocynaceae family, is a tropical African tree commonly known as Pattern wood, Cheesewood, or God’s tree. The bark, root, and leaves are traditionally used for medicinal purposes across West and Central Africa. Common names: Cheesewood, God’s tree, Pattern wood. Parts Used: Bark, Root, Leaves. Energetics Temperature: coolingMoisture: dryingTastes:…
Botanical Overview Adansonia digitata, commonly known as Baobab, Monkey bread tree, or Upside-down tree, belongs to the Malvaceae family. It is native to Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar and introduced in parts of Australia. Various parts are used medicinally including the bark, leaves, fruit pulp, and seeds. Energetics The plant exhibits cooling temperature and moistening properties…
Botanical Overview Viburnum prunifolium, commonly known as Black Haw, is a member of the Adoxaceae family. Native to Eastern North America, particularly in the Southeastern United States, Black Haw is primarily used medicinally for its bark. Energetics Black Haw has a neutral temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste profile includes bitter and astringent qualities.…
Botanical Overview Vaccinium myrtillus, commonly known as Bilberry, European blueberry, or Whortleberry, is a deciduous shrub in the Ericaceae family. It grows primarily in Europe and Northern Asia. The medicinal parts most commonly used are the fruit and leaves. Energetics The plant exhibits cooling and moistening energetics with predominantly astringent, sweet, and sour tastes. It…
Botanical Overview Piper aduncum is a member of the Piperaceae family, commonly known as Spiked pepper, Higuillo, or Matico. It is native to Central and South America. The plant’s leaves, stems, and roots are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in nature, possessing acrid, bitter, and pungent tastes. It has…
Botanical Overview Hymenaea courbaril, belonging to the Fabaceae family, is a South and Central American tree commonly known as Jatoba, Brazilian cherry, West Indian locust, and Stinking toe. The bark, resin, fruit, and wood are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics Its energetics are generally neutral in temperature with drying moisture properties. Tastes identified include bitter and…