Primary Actions: Expectorant

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  • Calotropis procera

    Botanical Overview Calotropis procera, belonging to the Apocynaceae family, is a perennial shrub commonly known as Apple of Sodom, Giant Milkweed, or Sodom apple. It is native to Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The plant’s leaves, roots, stems, and flowers are traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics The plant exhibits warming and drying qualities,…


  • Chondrus crispus

    Botanical Overview Chondrus crispus, commonly known as Irish Moss, Carrageen Moss, or Sea Moss, is a red seaweed belonging to the family Gigartinaceae. It is typically found along the North Atlantic coasts, particularly in Europe and North America. The whole thallus of the plant is used medicinally. Energetics Chondrus crispus is characterized by a cooling…


  • Nasturtium officinale

    Botanical Overview Nasturtium officinale, commonly known as Watercress, is a fast-growing aquatic perennial plant of the Brassicaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The parts used medicinally are primarily the leaves, stems, and the whole plant. Energetics Watercress is traditionally considered cooling and moistening in nature, with a tonifying effect on…


  • Inula racemosa

    Botanical Overview Inula racemosa is an aromatic perennial herb belonging to the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Himalayan region, including India, Pakistan, and Nepal. The root is the primary medicinal part used in various traditional systems. Commonly known as Pushkarmool or Indian Elecampane, it is recognized for its respiratory and digestive benefits. Energetics…


  • Alpinia galanga

    Botanical Overview Alpinia galanga, commonly known as Greater galangal, Lengkuas, Lawang, or Thai ginger, is a medicinal plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. Its rhizome is the primary part used for culinary and medicinal purposes. Native to Southeast Asia including Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and India, it is widely utilized for its aromatic and therapeutic properties.…


  • Petiveria alliacea

    Botanical Overview Petiveria alliacea, commonly known as Anamu, Guinea henweed, Mouse weed, or Wild garlic, belongs to the Phytolaccaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and West Africa. The medicinal parts commonly used include the leaf, root, and whole plant. Energetics This plant has a warming temperature and drying moisture…


  • Brassica nigra (semen)

    Botanical Overview Latin Name: Brassica nigra (semen) Family: Brassicaceae Parts Used: Seed Common Names: Black mustard seed, Black mustard Energetics The seed is warming and drying in nature with a pungent and bitter taste profile. It is considered tonifying with an upward and outward directionality affecting qi and blood. Primary Actions Carminative Expectorant Rubefacient Stimulant…


  • Eriodictyon californicum

    Botanical Overview Eriodictyon californicum, commonly known as Yerba Santa or California Yerba Santa, is a member of the Boraginaceae family. This woody shrub is native to western North America, particularly California, Oregon, and Nevada. Traditionally, the leaves and aerial parts are used medicinally. Energetics Yerba Santa is considered warming and drying in nature. Its taste…


  • Sanguinaria canadensis

    Botanical Overview Sanguinaria canadensis, commonly known as Bloodroot, Redroot, Canada puccoon, and Tetterwort, is a perennial herbaceous plant from the family Papaveraceae native to Eastern North America, including the United States and Canada. The rhizome and root are primarily used medicinally. Energetics Bloodroot is considered warming and drying in energetic quality. Its taste profile is…


  • Carapichea ipecacuanha

    Botanical Overview Carapichea ipecacuanha, belonging to the family Rubiaceae, is commonly known as Ipecac or Brazilian ipecac. It is native to South America, particularly Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. The medicinally used part is the root, well recognized for its emetic properties. Energetics The root is considered cooling and moistening with a bitter and acrid taste.…