Constituents: Tannins

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  • Gymnema sylvestre

    Botanical Overview Gymnema sylvestre belongs to the family Apocynaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and tropical Asia and is also found in parts of Africa. The primary part used medicinally is the leaf. Common names include Gymnema, Gymnema leaf, and Australian cowplant. Energetics Gymnema sylvestre is considered to have a neutral temperature and…


  • Leonurus cardiaca

    Botanical Overview Leonurus cardiaca, commonly called Motherwort, Lion’s Tail, or Lion’s Ear, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia and has been introduced to North America. The most commonly used parts are the aerial parts including the leaves and flowers. Energetics Motherwort is considered cooling in temperature…


  • Hyssopus officinalis

    Botanical Overview Hyssopus officinalis, commonly known as Hyssop, is a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Central Asia and Europe, it is traditionally harvested for its leaves, flowers, and aerial parts. Known also as Hyssop sage or Garden hyssop, it has been used in herbal medicine for…


  • Eucalyptus globulus

    Botanical Overview Eucalyptus globulus, commonly known as Blue gum or Tasmanian blue gum, belongs to the Myrtaceae family. Native to Australia and Tasmania, it has been widely introduced in Mediterranean climates and California. Primarily, the leaves and essential oils of the plant are used medicinally. Energetics The plant exhibits cooling and drying energetics with a…


  • Verbascum thapsus

    Botanical Overview Verbascum thapsus, commonly known as common mullein, great mullein, or woolly mullein, is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia and has been widely naturalized in North America. The parts used medicinally include the leaf, flower, and root. The plant is well-known for its soft, densely hairy…


  • Thymus vulgaris

    Botanical Overview Thymus vulgaris, commonly known as Garden thyme or simply Thyme, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Lamiaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region, this aromatic plant is widely cultivated for its culinary and medicinal uses. The parts used traditionally include the leaves, flowers, and aerial parts. Energetics Thyme is considered warming and…


  • Carum carvi

    Botanical Overview Carum carvi, commonly known as Caraway, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The parts used medicinally are primarily the fruit (commonly called seeds). It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa and is cultivated widely for both culinary and medicinal use. Energetics The fruit is considered warming and drying with bitter, pungent,…


  • Cinnamomum cassia

    Botanical Overview Cinnamomum cassia, commonly known as Cassia or Chinese cinnamon, belongs to the family Lauraceae. This evergreen tree is native to China and Southeast Asia. The medicinal part used is primarily the bark, harvested and dried to produce the characteristic aromatic spice and herbal remedy. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in…


  • Mentha × piperita

    Botanical Overview Mentha × piperita, commonly known as Peppermint or Mint, belongs to the family Lamiaceae. This hybrid species is native to Europe and Asia but widely cultivated in North America. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves and aerial parts. Peppermint is famous for its aromatic essential oils, predominantly menthol and menthone. Energetics…


  • Rumex acetosella

    Botanical Overview Rumex acetosella, commonly known as Sheep’s sorrel, Red sorrel, Field sorrel, or Yellow sorrel, is a herbaceous plant of the Polygonaceae family. It is native to Europe but naturalized widely across North America, Asia, and Australia. The most commonly used parts are the leaves and roots. Energetics This plant is characterized by a…