Constituents: ferulic acid

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  • Ligusticum chuanxiong

    Botanical Overview Ligusticum chuanxiong (family Apiaceae) is a perennial herb native to China and East Asia. The medicinal part used is the rhizome, commonly called Chuanxiong or Szechuan lovage root. It is highly valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and also recognized in Western herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered warming in temperature and…


  • Angelica sinensis

    Botanical Overview Angelica sinensis, known commonly as Dong quai, Chinese angelica, or Tang Kuei, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The medicinal part used is primarily the root. Native to China and surrounding regions such as Tibet and Sichuan Province, it has a long tradition of use in traditional Chinese medicine. Energetics Angelica sinensis is warming…


  • Ferula communis

    Botanical Overview Ferula communis, commonly known as Giant fennel or Ferula, belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region including Southeastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The medicinal parts used traditionally include the root, stem, and leaves. Energetics This warming and drying herb has bitter and pungent tastes. It…


  • Ferula assa-foetida

    Botanical Overview Ferula assa-foetida is a perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae family, widely distributed across Western Asia, Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. The primary medicinal part used is the resin derived from its root and rhizome. Commonly known as Asafoetida, Hing, or Devil’s dung, the plant’s resin possesses a strong sulfurous…