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Botanical Overview Rosa × damascena, commonly known as Damask rose or Rose of Damascus, belongs to the Rosaceae family. The plant is cultivated extensively in the Middle East, Mediterranean region, Bulgaria, Iran, and Turkey. The primary parts used medicinally are the flower petals and rose hips. It is treasured for its aromatic and therapeutic properties.…
Botanical Overview Viburnum opulus, commonly known as Guelder rose, Cramp bark, or European cranberrybush, belongs to the family Adoxaceae. It is native to Europe, Northern Asia, and North America. The medicinal parts primarily used are the bark, fruit, and leaves. Energetics This herb has a neutral temperature and moisture quality with bitter and astringent tastes.…
Botanical Overview Lycopus europaeus, commonly known as Gypsywort or Bugleweed, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. The plant is native to Europe and Northern Asia and has been introduced to North America. The aerial parts and leaves are the parts most used medicinally. Energetics This herb is traditionally considered cooling and drying in nature, with astringent…
Botanical Overview Vaccinium myrtillus (fructus), commonly known as bilberry fruit, European blueberry, or whortleberry, belongs to the Ericaceae family. The medicinally used part is the fruit or berry. Native primarily to Europe and Northern Asia, bilberry has also naturalized in parts of North America. Energetics The fruit is considered cooling and moistening, possessing an astringent…
Botanical Overview Vaccinium myrtillus (folia), commonly known as bilberry leaf or European blueberry leaf, is a member of the Ericaceae family. The plant is native to Europe and Northern Asia and has been introduced in parts of North America. The medicinal part used is the leaf, which is traditionally harvested for its therapeutic properties. Energetics…
Botanical Overview Arctium lappa (radix), commonly known as burdock root or greater burdock, belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The medicinal part used primarily is the root, prized for its detoxifying and cleansing properties. Energetics The root is considered cooling and moistening in traditional energetics. It…
Botanical Overview Malva sylvestris, commonly known as Common mallow or High mallow, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Malvaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia but is widely introduced worldwide. The parts used medicinally include the flowers, leaves, and roots. It is traditionally recognized for its soothing properties on…
Botanical Overview Crataegus douglasii, commonly known as Black Hawthorn, Douglas hawthorn, Oregon hawthorn, or Western hawthorn, is a member of the Rosaceae family. The medicinally used parts include the berries, leaves, and flowers. It is native to western North America, particularly the Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountains regions. Energetics This plant is considered energetically neutral…
Botanical Overview Betonica officinalis, commonly known as Betony, Holy Betony, or Wood Betony, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe, temperate regions of Asia, and the Mediterranean. The parts used medicinally include the aerial parts, leaves, and flowering tops. Energetics Betony is considered cooling in temperature and drying in moisture. Its taste…
Botanical Overview Mahonia nervosa, commonly known as Cascade Oregon grape, is a perennial evergreen shrub in the Berberidaceae family. Native to the Pacific Northwest of North America, it is recognized for its bitter-tasting root and stem bark, traditionally used medicinally. Parts used include root, stem bark, and leaves. Energetics This plant is considered cooling and…