Primary Actions: Astringent

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  • Achillea ptarmica

    Botanical Overview Achillea ptarmica, commonly known as Sneezewort, European sneezewort, or Sneezeweed, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The plant is native to Europe and Western Asia. The aerial parts, especially the flowering tops and leaves, are the parts traditionally used in herbal preparations. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying in nature.…


  • Betonica officinalis

    Botanical Overview Betonica officinalis, commonly known as Betony, Holy Betony, or Wood Betony, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe, temperate regions of Asia, and the Mediterranean. The parts used medicinally include the aerial parts, leaves, and flowering tops. Energetics Betony is considered cooling in temperature and drying in moisture. Its taste…


  • Filipendula vulgaris

    Botanical Overview Filipendula vulgaris, commonly known as Dropwort or Queen of the Meadow, is a member of the Rosaceae family. Native to Europe and parts of Western and Temperate Asia, this herbaceous perennial features fragrant flowers and has traditionally used various parts including the root, flower, and leaf for medicinal purposes. Energetics Filipendula vulgaris is…


  • Stachys sylvatica

    Botanical Overview Stachys sylvatica, commonly known as Hedge woundwort, Hedge nettle, or Wood betony, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northwest Africa, this perennial herb’s aerial parts are principally used in traditional herbal practice. Energetics It exhibits a neutral temperature with drying moisture qualities. Its taste profile is primarily bitter…


  • Betula pendula

    Botanical Overview Betula pendula, commonly known as Silver birch, European white birch, or Weeping birch, belongs to the Betulaceae family. Native to Europe, northern Asia, and parts of Siberia, this deciduous tree provides medicinal leaves, bark, sap, and twigs traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics Betula pendula is considered to have a cooling temperature with…


  • 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…


  • Syzygium cumini

    Botanical Overview Syzygium cumini, commonly known as Black plum, Jamun, Java plum, or Jambul, belongs to the Myrtaceae family. This tropical tree is native to South and Southeast Asia and its key medicinal parts include seed, leaf, fruit, and bark. Energetics The plant exhibits a cooling temperature and drying moisture energetics, possessing astringent, bitter, and…


  • Achillea santolina

    Botanical Overview Achillea santolina belongs to the family Asteraceae and is commonly referred to as Cottonweed yarrow, Santolina yarrow, or Wormwood yarrow. The parts used medicinally include the aerial parts, flowering tops, and leaves. The species is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and Western Asia. Energetics This herb has a warming temperature and…


  • Cistus incanus

    Botanical Overview Cistus incanus is a perennial evergreen shrub of the Cistaceae family, native to Mediterranean Europe and western Asia. Commonly known as gray-leaved cistus, pink rock-rose, or hairy rockrose, it is valued primarily for its aromatic leaves and flowering aerial parts. Traditional uses employ primarily the leaves and aerial portions of the plant. Energetics…


  • Origanum dictamnus

    Botanical Overview Origanum dictamnus, commonly known as Dittany of Crete, Dictamnus, or Cretan dittany, is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region, particularly the island of Crete, this plant’s aerial parts, including leaves and flowers, are traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics Origanum dictamnus is characterized as warming and…