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Botanical Overview Baccharis trimera is a perennial shrub belonging to the Asteraceae family, commonly known as Carqueja or Brazilian Tea. It is native to South America, particularly Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The parts used medicinally include the aerial parts, leaves, and flowering tops. The plant has a long history of traditional use in the…
Botanical Overview Syzygium aromaticum, belonging to the family Myrtaceae, is commonly known as clove. It is native to Indonesia but now cultivated in various tropical regions such as India, East Africa, China, and Madagascar. The parts used medicinally include the dried flower buds (commonly referred to as cloves), essential oil, and leaves. Energetics Clove is…
Botanical Overview Commiphora kataf is a resin-producing shrub or small tree of the Burseraceae family, native to Northeast Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Middle East, and the Arabian Peninsula. Commonly known as Rotten Gum or Kataf Myrrh, the plant’s resin and bark are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics The plant is considered warming and drying…
Botanical Overview Calotropis procera, belonging to the Apocynaceae family, is a perennial shrub commonly known as Apple of Sodom, Giant Milkweed, or Sodom apple. It is native to Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The plant’s leaves, roots, stems, and flowers are traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics The plant exhibits warming and drying qualities,…
Botanical Overview Inonotus obliquus, commonly known as Chaga, Black Birch Fungus, or Clinker Polypore, belongs to the Hymenochaetaceae family. It is a parasitic fungus primarily found in boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere, including Russia, Northern Europe, North America, and Asia. The medicinal parts used are the sclerotium and conk, which are hardened masses of…
Botanical Overview Combretum micranthum is a shrub of the Combretaceae family native to West Africa, particularly common in the Sahel and Sudanian savanna regions. It is commonly known as Kinkeliba or Green Tea Bush. The leaf and stem are the primary parts used medicinally. Energetics Traditionally, combretum micranthum is considered cooling in temperature with neutral…
Botanical Overview Ptychopetalum olacoides, commonly known as Muira puama or Muirapuama, is a small tree native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and Peru, belonging to the Olacaceae family. The root and stem are primarily used medicinally. It is traditionally valued for its neurological and reproductive health benefits. Energetics This herb is considered neutral in…
Botanical Overview Terminalia arjuna, commonly known as Arjuna or Arjun tree, belongs to the Combretaceae family. The medicinally used part is the bark (cortex). It is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Energetics The bark is considered to have a neutral temperature and drying moisture quality. The taste profile includes bitter and astringent…