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Botanical Overview Punica granatum, commonly known as Pomegranate, belongs to the family Lythraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa. Various parts are used medicinally including the fruit, peel, seed, flower, and bark. Known for its bright red fruit, this plant has a long history of traditional use.…
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…
Botanical Overview Usnea barbata, commonly known as Old man’s beard or Beard lichen, belongs to the family Parmeliaceae. It is a fruticose lichen growing widely across Europe, North America, and parts of Asia. The medicinally used part is the thallus, the main vegetative body of the lichen. Energetics Usnea barbata is traditionally considered cooling and…
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 Larrea tridentata, commonly known as Creosote bush, Chaparral, Greasewood, and Gobernadora, is a member of the Zygophyllaceae family native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The primary medicinal parts used are the leaves and stems. Energetics This plant is considered warming and drying, with bitter and astringent tastes. Its energetic action…
Botanical Overview Coffea arabica is a member of the Rubiaceae family, commonly known as Arabica coffee or simply coffee. The primary medicinal parts used are the seeds, commonly referred to as coffee beans. Native to Ethiopia and Yemen, it is now widely cultivated in tropical regions such as South America. The seeds contain notable bioactive…
Botanical Overview Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, commonly known as Chinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, or Shoeblackplant, belongs to the Malvaceae family. This tropical flowering shrub is native to Tropical Asia and widely cultivated in the Pacific Islands, Hawaii, India, and Southeast Asia. The primary plant parts used medicinally are the flowers and leaves. Energetics Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is considered…
Botanical Overview Euphorbia hirta, belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family, is a widely distributed medicinal plant known by common names such as asthma-plant, milk weed, and gatherweed. The whole plant and leaves are primarily used in traditional medicine across tropical regions of Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying…
Botanical Overview Houttuynia cordata is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the family Saururaceae. Commonly known as Chameleon plant, Fish mint, Heartleaf, and Yuxingcao, it is native to East and Southeast Asia. The most commonly used parts in herbal medicine are the leaves and the whole plant, valued for their medicinal properties. Energetics This plant…
Botanical Overview Clitoria ternatea, commonly known as butterfly pea, blue pea, or Asian pigeonwings, is a member of the Fabaceae family native to South and Southeast Asia. Used traditionally throughout tropical Asia, various parts including the flower, leaf, root, and seed are employed medicinally. Energetics This plant exhibits cooling temperature properties with moistening qualities. Its…