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Botanical Overview Glycine max, commonly known as Soybean or Soy, belongs to the Fabaceae family. This widely cultivated plant originates from East Asia and its major parts used medicinally include the seed, leaf, and root. Soybean is renowned both as a dietary staple and for its medicinal applications. Energetics The energetics of Glycine max are…
Botanical Overview Irvingia gabonensis, commonly known as African mango or bush mango, belongs to the family Irvingiaceae. It is native to West and Central Africa. The parts used include the seed, fruit pulp, and leaves. Energetics Irvingia gabonensis is considered energetically neutral in temperature and moisture, possessing bittersweet and fatty tastes. It is generally tonifying…
Botanical Overview Chamaelirium luteum, commonly known as False Unicorn, False Unicorn Root, Devil’s Bit, and Blazing Star, belongs to the family Liliaceae. The medicinal parts used are primarily the rhizome and root. This perennial herb is native to Eastern North America, especially the Southeastern United States. Energetics The energetics of False Unicorn are generally considered…
Botanical Overview Cucurbita pepo, belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, is a widely cultivated plant known primarily for its seeds, commonly referred to as pumpkin seeds. The seeds (semen) are the primary parts used medicinally. Common names include pumpkin seed, green pumpkin seed, and pepo seed. This species is native to Europe, North America, and the…
Botanical Overview Prunus africana (family Rosaceae), commonly known as African cherry or Pygeum, is native to various regions of Africa including Central, East, Southern, and Western Africa. The bark is the primary medicinal part used traditionally and in modern herbal medicine. Energetics Prunus africana bark is considered to have a neutral temperature and moistening quality,…
Botanical Overview Serenoa repens, commonly known as saw palmetto, is a member of the Arecaceae family. Native to the Southeastern United States, its medicinally used part is the ripe fruit. The unassuming berries have a longstanding traditional use focused primarily on male reproductive health. Common names: Saw palmetto Energetics Saw palmetto’s energetics are generally considered…
Botanical Overview Polygonum multiflorum (family Polygonaceae) is a perennial twining vine native to East Asia, widely known by common names such as Chinese knotweed, Fo-ti, and He Shou Wu. The primarily used medicinal part is the root, traditionally employed in Chinese herbal medicine. Energetics Polygonum multiflorum is considered to have a neutral temperature and moistening…