Constituents: flavonoids

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  • Mikania glomerata

    Botanical Overview Mikania glomerata is a climbing perennial vine belonging to the Asteraceae family, commonly known as Guaco or Climbing hempvine. It is native to South America, primarily Brazil and Paraguay. The leaves and stems are the primary parts used medicinally, especially for respiratory conditions. Energetics This herb has a neutral temperature and moistening quality,…


  • Crataegus pinnatifida

    Botanical Overview Crataegus pinnatifida, commonly known as Chinese hawthorn, mountain hawthorn, or pinnate-leaved hawthorn, is a member of the Rosaceae family. Indigenous to China and East Asia, this plant’s fruit, leaf, and flower are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics The plant exhibits slightly warming temperature with neutral moisture characteristics. Its flavor profile includes sour and sweet…


  • Lagerstroemia speciosa

    Botanical Overview Lagerstroemia speciosa, commonly known as Banaba or Giant Crape-myrtle, is a tropical tree in the family Lythraceae native to Southeast Asia, India, and the Philippines. The primary medicinal part used is the leaf, which has garnered attention for its antidiabetic properties. Energetics The energetics of Banaba leaf are characterized as cooling and moistening…


  • Hyoscyamus niger

    Botanical Overview Hyoscyamus niger, commonly known as Black henbane or simply Henbane, belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. The medicinally used parts include the leaf, seed, and root. Henbane has a long history of use in Western and Unani herbal traditions. Energetics This herb is considered…


  • Eclipta prostrata

    Botanical Overview Eclipta prostrata, commonly known as False Daisy or Bhringraj, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is a widely distributed herb found in Asia, Australia, and South America. The whole herb and leaves are primarily used medicinally. Energetics The plant is considered cooling and moistening with bitter, astringent, and sweet tastes. It has a…


  • Myrciaria dubia

    Botanical Overview Myrciaria dubia, commonly known as Camu camu or Camu-camu berry, belongs to the Myrtaceae family. The plant is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. The fruit of the plant is primarily used for its medicinal and nutritional properties. Energetics The energetics of Myrciaria dubia are characterized as cooling and moistening. Its…


  • Bryophyllum pinnatum

    Botanical Overview Bryophyllum pinnatum belongs to the Crassulaceae family and is commonly known as Air plant, Life plant, Cathedral bells, Miracle leaf, and Four o’clock plant. The medicinal parts used are primarily the leaves and the whole plant. This succulent species is native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa and is widely naturalized in…


  • Erythroxylum coca

    Botanical Overview Erythroxylum coca is a perennial shrub of the family Erythroxylaceae, native to the Andean regions of South America. The primary part used medicinally is the leaf, commonly known as coca leaf. Traditional use involves chewing the dried leaves or preparing infusions. Common names include Coca and Coca leaf. Energetics The plant energetically is…


  • Grindelia robusta

    Botanical Overview Grindelia robusta, commonly known as Gumweed or Robust gumweed, belongs to the family Asteraceae. Native to Western North America, particularly the Southwestern United States, this plant’s aerial parts, flower heads, and leaves are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Common names: Gumweed, Robust gumweed. Energetics Temperature: Neutral Moisture: Drying Tastes: Bitter, Acrid Directionality: Descending,…


  • Withania coagulans

    Botanical Overview Withania coagulans, commonly known as Paneer doda, Indian rennet, or Winter cherry, belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is native to regions across India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran. The medicinal parts primarily used include the fruit and root. Energetics This plant exhibits a warming temperature and drying moisture energetics, with bitter and astringent…