Primary Actions: Diaphoretic

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  • Cymbopogon citratus

    Botanical Overview Latin Name: Cymbopogon citratus Family: Poaceae Parts Used: Leaf Common Names: Lemongrass Energetics Temperature: warming; Moisture: drying; Tastes: bitter, pungent, sour; Directionality: descending, outward; Tonicity: relaxing; Qi/Blood/Fluid: qi. Primary Actions Antimicrobial Anti-inflammatory Antispasmodic Carminative Diaphoretic Diuretic Sedative Indications Western Indigestion Flatulence Colic Common cold Headache Fever Syndromes Gastrointestinal spasms Mild infections Mild anxiety…


  • Gaultheria procumbens

    Botanical Overview Gaultheria procumbens, commonly known as Eastern teaberry, Checkerberry, Wintergreen, American wintergreen, and Boxberry, belongs to the Ericaceae family. Native to Eastern North America, including the Northeastern United States and Southeastern Canada, the plant’s leaf, berry, and stem are traditionally utilized for medicinal purposes. Energetics Wintergreen herb has a cooling temperature quality with a…


  • Dioscorea villosa

    Botanical Overview Dioscorea villosa, commonly known as Wild yam, is a member of the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to Eastern North America. The parts used medicinally include the rhizome and root. Wild yam is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine for its spasmolytic and anti-inflammatory properties. Energetics It possesses a neutral temperature and moisture…


  • Forsythia suspensa

    Botanical Overview Forsythia suspensa belongs to the Oleaceae family and is commonly known as Weeping Forsythia or simply Forsythia. Native to East Asia, especially China, it is valued in traditional herbal medicine mainly for its fruit, flower, and twigs. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying in energetic nature, with a bitter and pungent…