Constituents: flavonoids

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  • Betula pendula

    Botanical Overview Betula pendula, commonly known as Silver birch, European white birch, or Weeping birch, belongs to the Betulaceae family. Native to Europe, northern Asia, and parts of Siberia, this deciduous tree provides medicinal leaves, bark, sap, and twigs traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics Betula pendula is considered to have a cooling temperature with…


  • Plantago lanceolata

    Botanical Overview Plantago lanceolata L., commonly known as English plantain, ribwort plantain, or narrowleaf plantain, belongs to the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia and now widespread in North America as an introduced species. The plant’s leaves and seeds are primarily used medicinally. Common names include English plantain, ribgrass, ribwort plantain, and…


  • Elymus repens (rhizoma)

    Botanical Overview Elymus repens (rhizoma), commonly known as Couch grass or Quackgrass, belongs to the Poaceae family. The medicinal part used is the rhizome, primarily harvested for its traditional uses. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Energetics This plant is characterized by a cooling temperature and moistening moisture quality. Its taste is…


  • Tamarindus indica

    Botanical Overview Tamarindus indica, commonly known as Tamarind or Indian date, belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Tropical Africa but widely cultivated across South and Southeast Asia. Traditional medicinal use utilizes various plant parts including the fruit pulp, leaves, seeds, and bark. Energetics Tamarind is considered cooling in temperature with moistening qualities.…


  • Syzygium cumini

    Botanical Overview Syzygium cumini, commonly known as Black plum, Jamun, Java plum, or Jambul, belongs to the Myrtaceae family. This tropical tree is native to South and Southeast Asia and its key medicinal parts include seed, leaf, fruit, and bark. Energetics The plant exhibits a cooling temperature and drying moisture energetics, possessing astringent, bitter, and…


  • Senna auriculata

    Botanical Overview Senna auriculata, also known as Cassia auriculata, belongs to the Fabaceae family. Commonly called Avaram Senna, Matura Tea Tree, and Tanner’s Cassia, it is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. The plant’s flower, leaf, root, and bark are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics Senna auriculata is considered cooling in temperature…


  • Cassia fistula

    Botanical Overview Cassia fistula, commonly known as Golden shower tree, Indian laburnum, Rajbriksha, or Amaltas, is a member of the Fabaceae family. The plant is native to regions of South and Southeast Asia including India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Various parts of the plant are used medicinally, notably the fruit pulp, bark, leaves, seeds, and…


  • Momordica charantia

    Botanical Overview Momordica charantia (family Cucurbitaceae), commonly known as Bitter melon, Bitter gourd, Karela, and Balsam pear, is a tropical vine widely cultivated in Asia, Africa, Caribbean, and South America. The fruit, leaf, and seed are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics Bitter melon is considered cooling and drying in nature, possessing a distinctly bitter taste. It…


  • Hemidesmus indicus (radix)

    Botanical Overview Hemidesmus indicus (family Apocynaceae) is commonly known as Indian Sarsaparilla, Anantamul, or Sariva. The medicinal part used is the root, prized predominantly in South Asian traditional medicine systems. Native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, this woody climber has a long history of applications in herbal therapeutics. Energetics The root…


  • Trachyspermum ammi

    Botanical Overview Trachyspermum ammi (Apiaceae), commonly known as Ajwain, Carom seeds, or Bishop’s weed, is a small annual herb native to South Asia, the Middle East, and East Africa. The seed is the primary part used medicinally, valued for its strong aromatic and medicinal properties. Energetics This plant is considered warming and drying in nature…