Primary Actions: Wound healing

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  • Echinacea angustifolia

    Botanical Overview Echinacea angustifolia belongs to the Asteraceae family and is commonly known as Narrowleaf purple coneflower or Black Sampson. It is native to the central United States and North America. The root and aerial parts of the plant are primarily used in herbal medicine preparations. Energetics This herb has a neutral temperature and moisture…


  • Echinacea purpurea

    Botanical Overview Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as Purple Coneflower or simply Echinacea, belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is native to North America and the parts used medicinally include the root, flower, and other aerial parts. It is widely used as an immunostimulant herb. Energetics The energetics of Echinacea purpurea are considered neutral in temperature…


  • Stachys palustris

    Botanical Overview Latin Name: Stachys palustris Family: Lamiaceae Parts Used: Aerial parts, leaf, flower Common Names: Marsh Woundwort, Hedge Woundwort, Marsh Hedge-nettle Energetics Stachys palustris is considered cooling and moistening in nature. It has bitter and astringent tastes. Its energetic profile is generally relaxing and primarily supports the qi. Primary Actions Astringent Anti-inflammatory Wound healing…


  • Hydrocotyle vulgaris

    Botanical Overview Hydrocotyle vulgaris, commonly known as Marsh Pennywort or Water Pennywort, is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Araliaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia, typically found in wetlands and marshy areas. The whole plant is traditionally used in herbal applications. Energetics This plant has a cooling temperature and moistening moisture…


  • Stachys sylvatica

    Botanical Overview Stachys sylvatica, commonly known as Hedge woundwort, Hedge nettle, or Wood betony, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northwest Africa, this perennial herb’s aerial parts are principally used in traditional herbal practice. Energetics It exhibits a neutral temperature with drying moisture qualities. Its taste profile is primarily bitter…


  • Plantago lanceolata

    Botanical Overview Plantago lanceolata L., commonly known as English plantain, ribwort plantain, or narrowleaf plantain, belongs to the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia and now widespread in North America as an introduced species. The plant’s leaves and seeds are primarily used medicinally. Common names include English plantain, ribgrass, ribwort plantain, and…


  • Origanum dictamnus

    Botanical Overview Origanum dictamnus, commonly known as Dittany of Crete, Dictamnus, or Cretan dittany, is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region, particularly the island of Crete, this plant’s aerial parts, including leaves and flowers, are traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics Origanum dictamnus is characterized as warming and…


  • Pistacia atlantica

    Botanical Overview Pistacia atlantica (family Anacardiaceae), commonly known as Atlas pistachio, Mount Atlas mastic tree, or wild pistachio, is native to the Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. Traditional uses employ the leaves, seeds, resin, and gum of the plant. Energetics This species is generally considered warming and drying in nature. Its tastes…


  • Ziziphus spina-christi

    Botanical Overview Ziziphus spina-christi (Rhamnaceae) is commonly known as Christ’s Thorn Jujube, Nabq, Jerusalem Thorn, and Sidr. The plant is native to North Africa, the Middle East, the Horn of Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. Commonly used parts include the bark, fruit, leaf, and root. Energetics Ziziphus spina-christi is characterized by cooling temperature and moistening…


  • Leptospermum scoparium

    Botanical Overview Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as Manuka or New Zealand tea tree, belongs to the Myrtaceae family. It is native to New Zealand and southeastern Australia. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves, flowers, and essential oil derived from these. Manuka is well known for its traditional use in wound healing and antimicrobial…