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  • Morus alba

    Botanical Overview Morus alba, commonly known as White mulberry, is a member of the Moraceae family. It is native to China and widely cultivated throughout East Asia, the Mediterranean, and globally. The plant’s leaves, fruit, root, and bark are used medicinally. It is valued in various traditional medical systems for its broad therapeutic applications. Energetics…


  • Fallopia multiflora

    Botanical Overview Fallopia multiflora, commonly known as Fo-ti, He Shou Wu, or Chinese knotweed, is a member of the Polygonaceae family. The primary medicinal part used is the root, harvested mainly in East Asia, particularly China. Energetics This herb is considered warming and moistening in nature. Its taste profile includes bitter, sweet, and acrid flavors.…


  • Senna alata

    Botanical Overview Senna alata, belonging to the Fabaceae family, is a tropical plant commonly known as candle bush, ringworm bush, or empress candle plant. The primary parts used medicinally include the leaves, flowers, and seeds. It is native to tropical America but is widely naturalized in West Africa and Southeast Asia. Latin name: Senna alata…


  • Linum usitatissimum

    Botanical Overview Linum usitatissimum, commonly known as Flax or Linseed, belongs to the Linaceae family. Its primary parts used medicinally are the seed, oil, and fiber. Native to Europe and Western Asia, it is widely cultivated and used in North America as well. Energetics Flax is traditionally considered cooling in temperature and moistening in nature.…


  • Chionanthus virginicus

    Botanical Overview Chionanthus virginicus, commonly known as Fringe tree, Grancy graybeard, Old man’s beard, and Virginian fringetree, belongs to the Oleaceae family. The plant is native to the Eastern and Southeastern United States. The bark, root, and leaf are traditionally used parts in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying in nature,…


  • Boerhaavia diffusa

    Botanical Overview Boerhaavia diffusa (family Nyctaginaceae) is a widespread perennial herb known commonly as Red Spiderling, Punarnava, and Hogweed. It is native to Asia, Africa, and Australia. The root, leaves, and whole plant are traditionally used for their medicinal properties. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with bitter, astringent, and sweet…


  • Aloe ferox

    Botanical Overview Aloe ferox, also known as Cape aloe, Bitter aloe, or Red aloe, is a succulent plant species belonging to the family Asphodelaceae. Native to Southern Africa, it is valued for its leaves, from which the bitter yellow latex and clear gel are harvested for medicinal use. Energetics This plant is considered cooling in…


  • Ricinus communis

    Botanical Overview Ricinus communis, commonly known as Castor bean, Castor oil plant, or Palma Christi, belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Africa and South Asia but now widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. The primary parts used medicinally are the seeds, oil extracted therefrom, and leaves. Energetics This plant is…


  • Polygonum cuspidatum

    Botanical Overview Polygonum cuspidatum, commonly known as Japanese knotweed, Hu Zhang in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mexican bamboo, Asian knotweed, or fleeceflower root, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Polygonaceae family. Native to East Asia, especially Japan, China, and Korea, it has been introduced to North America and Europe. The root and rhizome are the…


  • Frangula alnus

    Botanical Overview Frangula alnus, commonly known as Alder buckthorn, Glossy buckthorn, Frangula, or Black alder, belongs to the family Rhamnaceae. The medicinal part used traditionally is the bark. This small deciduous tree or shrub is native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa where it commonly grows in moist habitats. Energetics Frangula alnus bark has…