Constituents: sesquiterpenoids

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  • Tinospora cordifolia

    Botanical Overview Latin name: Tinospora cordifolia; Family: Menispermaceae; Parts used: Stem, root, leaf; Common names: Guduchi, Giloy, Heart-leaved moonseed. Energetics Tinospora cordifolia is considered warming and drying, with bitter and astringent tastes. It has an ascending directionality and tonifying energy primarily supporting qi. Primary Actions Adaptogen Immunomodulator Anti-inflammatory Antipyretic Hepatoprotective Indications Western Fever Chronic infections…


  • Artemisia afra

    Botanical Overview Artemisia afra, commonly known as African Wormwood, Wild Wormwood, or Umhlonyane, is a perennial medicinal herb in the Asteraceae family native to Southern Africa and Ethiopia. The leaves, flowers, and stems are primarily used for medicinal purposes. Energetics This herb has warming and drying energetics, with bitter and pungent tastes. It is characterized…