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Botanical Overview Quercus robur, commonly known as English oak, pedunculate oak, or common oak, belongs to the family Fagaceae. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The medicinal parts used primarily include the bark, leaves, and galls. Energetics This plant is traditionally considered cooling and drying with bitter and astringent tastes. Its…
Botanical Overview Vitellaria paradoxa, commonly known as the Shea Tree or Shea Butter Tree, belongs to the Sapotaceae family. It is native to West and Central Africa, particularly in the Sahel region. The primary parts used medicinally are the seeds and kernels, from which the well-known shea butter is extracted. Energetics This plant is considered…
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 Eupatorium purpureum, commonly known as Joe-Pye weed or Spotted Joe-Pye weed, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Native to Eastern North America, especially the United States and Canada, this species is traditionally utilized medicinally with the aerial parts including leaves and stems being most commonly employed. Common names for…
Botanical Overview Kalanchoe pinnata is a succulent plant species in the family Crassulaceae, commonly known as Cathedral Bells, Air Plant, Miracle Leaf, Plant of Life, and Goethe Plant. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar but widely naturalized across tropical regions including South and Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and Central America. The leaf and…
Botanical Overview Hymenaea courbaril, belonging to the Fabaceae family, is a South and Central American tree commonly known as Jatoba, Brazilian cherry, West Indian locust, and Stinking toe. The bark, resin, fruit, and wood are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics Its energetics are generally neutral in temperature with drying moisture properties. Tastes identified include bitter and…
Botanical Overview Uncaria tomentosa, commonly known as Cat’s Claw, is a member of the Rubiaceae family native to the Amazon rainforest and Central and South America. The medicinal parts primarily used are the bark and root. It is valued in herbal medicine for its immune-supportive and anti-inflammatory properties. Energetics This herb is considered to have…
Botanical Overview Pistacia lentiscus, commonly known as Mastic, Mastic tree, or Lentisk, is a member of the Anacardiaceae family. Native to Mediterranean regions, North Africa, and the Middle East, this evergreen shrub or small tree yields a fragrant resin traditionally harvested for medicinal and culinary use. The primary parts utilized are the resin, leaves, and…
Botanical Overview Commiphora myrrha (Family: Burseraceae) is a resinous tree native to Northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Its resin, known commonly as myrrh, has been used medicinally for centuries. The resin is the primary part used in traditional and modern herbal applications. Common names include Myrrh, African Myrrh, and Somalian Myrrh. Energetics Myrrh is…
Botanical Overview Myrica cerifera, commonly known as bayberry, wax myrtle, southern bayberry, and candleberry, is a member of the Myricaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, parts of eastern North America, and the Caribbean. The useful parts include the berries, leaves, and twigs, which have a long tradition of medicinal use. Energetics…