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Botanical Overview Pueraria lobata (Fabaceae), commonly known as Kudzu root or Ge Gen, is a climbing vine native to East Asia. The medicinal part is the root (radix), widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and increasingly studied in Western herbal practice. Energetics Kudzu root exhibits a cooling and moistening energetic profile, with a sweet and…
Botanical Overview Forsythia suspensa (fructus) belongs to the Oleaceae family. The medicinal part used is the dried fruit, commonly known as Weeping Forsythia Fruit or Lian Qiao in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is native to East Asia, particularly China and Korea. Energetics This fruit has a cooling temperature quality coupled with a drying moisture attribute.…
Botanical Overview Latin name: Artemisia herba-albaFamily: AsteraceaeParts used: Aerial parts (leaves and stems)Common names: Desert Wormwood, White Wormwood Energetics Artemisia herba-alba is considered warming and drying in nature, with bitter and pungent tastes. It has ascending and descending directionality and a relaxing tonicity affecting the qi level in the body. Primary Actions Antimicrobial Antispasmodic Digestive…
Botanical Overview Achillea santolina belongs to the family Asteraceae and is commonly referred to as Cottonweed yarrow, Santolina yarrow, or Wormwood yarrow. The parts used medicinally include the aerial parts, flowering tops, and leaves. The species is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and Western Asia. Energetics This herb has a warming temperature and…
Botanical Overview Cistus incanus is a perennial evergreen shrub of the Cistaceae family, native to Mediterranean Europe and western Asia. Commonly known as gray-leaved cistus, pink rock-rose, or hairy rockrose, it is valued primarily for its aromatic leaves and flowering aerial parts. Traditional uses employ primarily the leaves and aerial portions of the plant. Energetics…
Botanical Overview Origanum dictamnus, commonly known as Dittany of Crete, Dictamnus, or Cretan dittany, is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region, particularly the island of Crete, this plant’s aerial parts, including leaves and flowers, are traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics Origanum dictamnus is characterized as warming and…
Botanical Overview Salvia fruticosa, commonly known as Greek sage or Three-lobed sage, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. The primary part used medicinally is the leaf. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in effect, with bitter and pungent tastes. It is tonifying to the qi…
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…
Botanical Overview Satureja thymbra, commonly known as Savory of Crete, Mediterranean Savory, or Whorled Savory, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. The plant’s aromatic leaves and aerial parts are primarily used for medicinal purposes. It is native to the Mediterranean region where it has been traditionally valued. Energetics This herb has a warming temperature and drying…
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…