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  • Bryophyllum pinnatum

    Botanical Overview Bryophyllum pinnatum belongs to the Crassulaceae family and is commonly known as Air plant, Life plant, Cathedral bells, Miracle leaf, and Four o’clock plant. The medicinal parts used are primarily the leaves and the whole plant. This succulent species is native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa and is widely naturalized in…


  • Ficus religiosa

    Botanical Overview Ficus religiosa, known commonly as Peepal, Bo tree, Sacred fig, or Pipal, belongs to the Moraceae family. Indigenous to the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, this species is revered both botanically and culturally. The parts used medicinally include leaves, bark, root, fruit, and stem. Energetics The plant exhibits a cooling temperature and drying…


  • Prunella vulgaris

    Botanical Overview Prunella vulgaris, commonly known as Self-heal or Heal-all, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, the plant’s aerial parts including leaves and flowers are used medicinally. Energetics Prunella vulgaris has a cooling temperature and moistening moisture quality. Its taste profile includes bitter, astringent,…


  • Kalanchoe pinnata

    Botanical Overview Kalanchoe pinnata is a succulent plant species in the family Crassulaceae, commonly known as Cathedral Bells, Air Plant, Miracle Leaf, Plant of Life, and Goethe Plant. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar but widely naturalized across tropical regions including South and Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and Central America. The leaf and…


  • 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…


  • Piper aduncum

    Botanical Overview Piper aduncum is a member of the Piperaceae family, commonly known as Spiked pepper, Higuillo, or Matico. It is native to Central and South America. The plant’s leaves, stems, and roots are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in nature, possessing acrid, bitter, and pungent tastes. It has…


  • Azadirachta indica

    Botanical Overview Azadirachta indica, commonly known as Neem or Margosa, belongs to the family Meliaceae. Native to the Indian subcontinent and widely naturalized across Southeast Asia and Tropical Africa, this tree is valued for its multiple medicinal parts including bark, leaves, seeds, flowers, fruit, and oil. Energetics Neem is considered cooling and drying in nature,…


  • Plantago major

    Botanical Overview Plantago major L., commonly known as Broadleaf plantain, Greater plantain, or Common plantain, belongs to the Plantaginaceae family. It is native to temperate regions worldwide, including Europe, North America, and Asia. The herbaceous perennial grows low to the ground and is known for its broad, ovate leaves and inconspicuous flowers. The primary parts…


  • Aloe vera

    Botanical Overview Aloe vera (family Asphodelaceae), commonly called Aloe or Burn Aloe, is native to Northeastern Africa but widely cultivated in Mediterranean and tropical Asian regions. The leaf yields two main medicinal parts: a mucilaginous gel and a yellow latex beneath the rind. Aloe vera has been valued traditionally for its soothing, healing, and laxative…


  • Equisetum arvense

    Botanical Overview Equisetum arvense, commonly known as field horsetail or common horsetail, is a fern ally of the family Equisetaceae native to temperate regions of Europe, North America, and Asia. The aerial parts, especially the sterile green stems, are used medicinally. It is recognized traditionally by names including Escale and Shavegrass. Energetics This herb possesses…