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Botanical Overview Urtica dioica (semen), commonly referred to as nettle seed, belongs to the family Urticaceae. The seed is the primary part used medicinally. It is native across Europe, Asia, and North America where it grows commonly in temperate zones. Energetics Urtica dioica seed is considered to have a cooling temperature and moistening quality. Its…
Botanical Overview Coriandrum sativum, commonly known as coriander, cilantro, or Chinese parsley, belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, Western Asia, Europe, North Africa, and South Asia. The parts used medicinally include the seed, leaf, and fruit. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening with aromatic, bitter, and sweet…
Botanical Overview Daucus carota, commonly known as carrot seed, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The seed is the primary part used medicinally. Native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, it has a history of traditional use in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying with bitter, pungent, and sweet tastes. It…
Botanical Overview Nigella sativa (Ranunculaceae), commonly known as Black seed, Black cumin, or Habbatul barakah, is native to Southwest Asia, the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Middle East. Commonly used parts include the seeds and oil extracted from them. Energetics This herb has a warming temperature and drying moisture quality, with bitter and pungent tastes.…
Botanical Overview Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa (Semen) belongs to the family Rhamnaceae. The medicinally used part is the seed, commonly known as Suan Zao Ren, Sour Jujube Seed, or Spiny Jujube Seed. Native to East Asia, particularly China and Korea, this herb has been predominantly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Energetics The seed is considered…
Botanical Overview Parkia biglobosa, commonly known as African locust bean or Néré, belongs to the Fabaceae family. This plant is native to West and Central Africa. The bark, leaves, seeds, and fruit pulp are used medicinally. Energetics Parkia biglobosa is considered neutral in temperature and moisture, with bitter, astringent, and sweet tastes. Its energetics are…
Botanical Overview Euterpe oleracea, commonly known as açaí, açaí palm, or açaí berry, is a member of the Arecaceae family. It is native to the Amazon Basin and northern regions of South America, particularly Brazil’s Pará state. The medicinally used parts include the fruit, berry, and seed, which are popularly consumed as food and supplements.…
Botanical Overview Coix lacryma-jobi, commonly known as Adlay or Job’s tears, is a plant in the Poaceae family. The seed (semen) is used medicinally across East and Southeast Asia and parts of India. It is also called Chinese pearl barley or Coix seed. Energetics This seed is traditionally considered cooling and moistening in nature. It…
Botanical Overview Hippophae rhamnoides, commonly known as Sea buckthorn, Sand thorn, or Seaberry, belongs to the Elaeagnaceae family. This hardy shrub is native to Europe, Central and Northern Asia including China and Russia. The plant’s berries, leaves, seeds, and oil are utilized medicinally and nutritionally. Energetics Sea buckthorn is considered to have a cooling temperature…
Botanical Overview Theobroma cacao (Malvaceae) is a tropical tree native to Central and South America, widely cultivated for its seeds known as cacao beans or cocoa beans. The primary parts used medicinally are the seeds (semen) and their husks. Commonly referred to as cacao seed or cocoa bean, it is prized for its stimulant and…