Constituents: essential oils

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  • 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…


  • Alchemilla vulgaris

    Botanical Overview Alchemilla vulgaris, commonly known as Lady’s Mantle, is a perennial herb in the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe and parts of Northern Asia and has been introduced to North America. The aerial parts of the plant are used medicinally and have a long tradition in Western herbal medicine. Common names include…


  • Juniperus communis

    Botanical Overview Juniperus communis, commonly known as Common juniper or Juniper berry, belongs to the Cupressaceae family. It is native across Europe, North America, and Asia. The parts used medicinally include the berries, leaves, and twigs. Energetics This plant exhibits warming temperature and drying moisture energetics. Its tastes are bitter, pungent, and astringent, with an…


  • Glechoma hederacea

    Botanical Overview Glechoma hederacea, commonly known as Ground-ivy, Creeping Charlie, Gill-over-the-ground, or Alehoof, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia and has been introduced widely in North America. The medicinal parts primarily used are the aerial parts and leaves. Energetics This herb is traditionally considered to have a cooling…


  • Solidago virgaurea

    Botanical Overview Solidago virgaurea, commonly known as European goldenrod or woundwort, is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, Northern Asia, and North America. The plant parts commonly used medicinally include the aerial parts, leaves, and flower heads. Energetics The energetics of Solidago virgaurea are considered neutral in temperature with a…


  • Anethum graveolens

    Botanical Overview Anethum graveolens, commonly known as dill or dill seed, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The part used medicinally is the seed, which has been widely employed across Europe, Asia, the Mediterranean, and North Africa. This annual herb is prized traditionally for its aromatic seeds that possess carminative and digestive properties. Common names include…


  • Tussilago farfara

    Botanical Overview Tussilago farfara, commonly known as Coltsfoot, belongs to the family Asteraceae. The primary parts used in herbal medicine are the leaves and flowers. Native to Europe and Asia, Coltsfoot has been naturalized in North America. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with sweet, bitter, and mucilaginous tastes. It has…


  • 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…


  • Arnica montana

    Botanical Overview Arnica montana, commonly known as Arnica or Mountain arnica, is a herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family native to Europe and Central Asia. The medicinally used part is the flower heads, harvested for topical applications. Arnica is widely recognized for its traditional use in treating inflammation and trauma-related conditions. Energetics This plant exhibits…


  • Acmella oleracea

    Botanical Overview Acmella oleracea, known commonly as Toothache plant, Spilanthes, Electric daisy, or Paracress, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to tropical Americas, especially South America. The herbal parts used include the herb, flower, and leaf, prized traditionally for their analgesic properties. Energetics This plant is warming in temperature with a neutral moisture…