Primary Actions: Febrifuge

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  • Cissampelos pareira

    Botanical Overview Cissampelos pareira is a member of the Menispermaceae family, commonly known as Abuta, Velvetleaf, Fishwort, and Jatropha-leaved Abuta. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, South America, and Africa. The whole plant including leaves, stems, and roots are used medicinally. Energetics This herb has a cooling temperature and moistening quality. Its taste…


  • Eupatorium perfoliatum

    Botanical Overview Eupatorium perfoliatum, commonly known as Boneset or Thoroughwort, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to North America. The medicinal parts used are primarily the aerial parts including the leaves and flowering tops. Energetics This herb is noted for its cooling temperature and moistening moisture characteristics. Its taste profile includes bitter and…


  • Hemidesmus indicus (radix)

    Botanical Overview Hemidesmus indicus (family Apocynaceae) is commonly known as Indian Sarsaparilla, Anantamul, or Sariva. The medicinal part used is the root, prized predominantly in South Asian traditional medicine systems. Native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, this woody climber has a long history of applications in herbal therapeutics. Energetics The root…


  • Swertia chirayita

    Botanical Overview Swertia chirayita, belonging to the Gentianaceae family, is commonly known as Chiretta, Chirayata, and Kiratatikta. It is a herbaceous plant native to the Himalayan region and South Asia. The whole plant or whole herb is traditionally used for its medicinal properties. Energetics Swertia chirayita is characterized by a cooling temperature and drying moisture…


  • Artemisia herba-alba

    Botanical Overview Latin name: Artemisia herba-albaFamily: AsteraceaeParts used: Aerial parts (leaves and stems)Common names: Desert Wormwood, White Wormwood Energetics Artemisia herba-alba is considered warming and drying in nature, with bitter and pungent tastes. It has ascending and descending directionality and a relaxing tonicity affecting the qi level in the body. Primary Actions Antimicrobial Antispasmodic Digestive…


  • Lonicera japonica (flos)

    Botanical Overview Lonicera japonica (flos), commonly known as Japanese Honeysuckle flower, belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family. The medicinal part primarily used is the dried flower. It is native to East Asia including China, Japan, and Korea. The plant is well-regarded in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western herbal medicine. Energetics Lonicera japonica flowers are considered…


  • Artemisia annua

    Botanical Overview Artemisia annua, commonly known as Sweet wormwood, Annual wormwood, Qinghao, or Sweet Annie, is a member of the Asteraceae family. Native to China with a distribution that includes Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America, this herbaceous annual plant’s leaf and flowering aerial parts are used medicinally. Energetics Artemisia annua is traditionally considered…