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Botanical Overview Alchornea cordifolia (family Euphorbiaceae) is a widely distributed medicinal plant native to West and Central Tropical Africa. Commonly known as Christmas bush or Heart-leaf tree, its leaves, stem bark, and roots are traditionally used for various medicinal purposes. Energetics The plant is generally considered neutral in temperature with moistening properties. It carries bitter…
Botanical Overview Parkia biglobosa, commonly known as African locust bean or Néré, belongs to the Fabaceae family. This plant is native to West and Central Africa. The bark, leaves, seeds, and fruit pulp are used medicinally. Energetics Parkia biglobosa is considered neutral in temperature and moisture, with bitter, astringent, and sweet tastes. Its energetics are…
Botanical Overview Detarium microcarpum (family Fabaceae) is a woody plant native to West Africa and parts of the Sahel region, commonly known as Sweet detar or Tallow tree. The fruit pulp, seeds, bark, and leaves are traditionally used in various medicinal and nutritional applications. Energetics This plant is considered neutral in temperature and moisture, with…
Botanical Overview Nauclea latifolia is a member of the Rubiaceae family, commonly known as African peach or pin cushion tree. Native to West and Central Africa, various parts of the plant including the bark, leaves, roots, stem bark, and fruit are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics The plant exhibits a neutral temperature and moisture energetic profile,…
Botanical Overview Annona senegalensis, commonly known as African custard-apple or wild soursop, belongs to the Annonaceae family. It is native to various regions of Africa, including West, Central, and East Africa. The plant’s parts used medicinally include the fruit, leaves, root, stem bark, and seeds. Energetics The plant is considered cooling and moistening in energetic…
Botanical Overview Ocimum gratissimum belongs to the family Lamiaceae and is commonly known as African basil, clove basil, or scent leaf. Native to West Africa and tropical regions of Africa and Southeast Asia, this aromatic herbaceous plant has leaves, stems, and flowers that are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics This plant is generally considered warming and…
Botanical Overview Vernonia amygdalina is a medicinal plant of the Asteraceae family, commonly known as Bitter leaf or African bitter leaf. Its native range includes West and East Tropical Africa. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves, stems, and roots. Known for its bitter taste, it plays significant roles in traditional African herbal medicine.…
Botanical Overview Kigelia africana, commonly known as Sausage Tree or Kigelia, belongs to the Bignoniaceae family. It is native to tropical and sub-Saharan Africa. Various parts of the plant—fruit, bark, leaves, flowers, and roots—are utilized medicinally. Energetics The plant is characterized by a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste profile includes bitter and…
Botanical Overview Stachys officinalis (syn. Betonica officinalis), commonly known as Betony, Wood Betony, or Bishop’s Wort, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is indigenous to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The medicinal parts used include the aerial parts, leaves, and flowering tops, traditionally harvested during flowering. Energetics Betony is considered cooling and…
Botanical Overview Ceratonia siliqua, commonly known as Carob, Locust bean, or St. John’s bread, is a member of the Fabaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean and Middle East regions, the edible pods and seeds are primarily used medicinally and as nutritional supplements. Energetics This plant is considered to have a neutral temperature and moistening moisture…