Constituents: essential oils

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  • Thymbra spicata

    Botanical Overview Thymbra spicata, commonly known as Eastern Mediterranean thyme, spiked thyme, or wild thyme, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is indigenous to the Eastern Mediterranean region including parts of the Middle East and Southeastern Europe. The leaves and flowering tops are the parts most commonly used in herbal preparations. Energetics This herb is…


  • Teucrium polium

    Botanical Overview Teucrium polium is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Commonly known as Felty Germander, Polium Germander, or Pennyroyal Germander, it is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and Western Asia. The medicinal parts used include the aerial parts, leaves, and flowering tops. Energetics Teucrium polium is considered cooling 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…


  • Macropiper excelsum

    Botanical Overview Macropiper excelsum, commonly known as Kawakawa or New Zealand pepper tree, belongs to the Piperaceae family. This small tree or shrub is native to New Zealand. The parts used medicinally include the leaves and bark, which have been traditionally utilized by the Māori people. Energetics Kawakawa is considered warming and drying in nature…


  • Kunzea ericoides

    Botanical Overview Kunzea ericoides, commonly known as Kanuka, White Tea Tree, or White Kunzea, belongs to the Myrtaceae family. It is native to New Zealand and Australia. The plant parts used medicinally include the leaves and essential oils derived from them. Energetics Kunzea ericoides has a neutral temperature with drying moisture characteristics. Its taste profile…


  • Melaleuca quinquenervia

    Botanical Overview Melaleuca quinquenervia is a member of the Myrtaceae family, commonly known as paperbark tea tree, broad-leaved paperbark, or Niaouli. Native to Australia, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, and parts of Southeast Asia, its primary medicinal parts used are the leaves and the essential oil derived from them. Energetics This plant is traditionally considered…


  • 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…


  • Schkuhria pinnata

    Botanical Overview Schkuhria pinnata belongs to the Asteraceae family and is commonly known as Dwarf marigold or Schkuhria weed. It is a herbaceous plant used traditionally in Southern Africa, Mexico, and South America. The parts used medicinally are primarily the whole plant or aerial parts. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying with a…


  • Bixa orellana

    Botanical Overview Bixa orellana, commonly known as Achiote, Annatto, Rouge seed, or Urucum, is a tropical plant belonging to the family Bixaceae. Native to Central and South America and the Caribbean, it is widely cultivated across tropical Asia and West Africa. The primary parts used medicinally are the seeds, leaves, and roots. The seeds are…


  • Minthostachys mollis

    Botanical Overview Minthostachys mollis, commonly known as Muña or Andean mint, belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is native to the Andean regions of South America. The aerial parts, particularly the leaves, are used medicinally. Energetics This herb is traditionally considered warming and drying, possessing bitter and pungent tastes. It is tonifying in nature. Primary…