Constituents: Vitamin C

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  • Malus domestica (pericarp)

    Botanical Overview Malus domestica, commonly known as apple, belongs to the Rosaceae family. The medicinal part considered here is the pericarp, or the fleshy fruit. Apples are widely cultivated in temperate regions worldwide and commonly used both as food and traditional medicine. Common names include apple fruit and apple pericarp. Energetics The apple pericarp is…


  • Vaccinium macrocarpon (fructus)

    Botanical Overview Vaccinium macrocarpon (fructus), commonly known as cranberry, large cranberry, or American cranberry, belongs to the Ericaceae family. The harvested part used medicinally is the fruit. It is native to North America. Cranberries are well-known for their distinctive sour taste and rich phytochemical profile. Energetics The fruit is generally considered cooling in nature and…


  • Nasturtium officinale

    Botanical Overview Nasturtium officinale, commonly known as Watercress, is a fast-growing aquatic perennial plant of the Brassicaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The parts used medicinally are primarily the leaves, stems, and the whole plant. Energetics Watercress is traditionally considered cooling and moistening in nature, with a tonifying effect on…


  • Capsicum annuum (fructus)

    Botanical Overview Capsicum annuum (fructus) belongs to the Solanaceae family and includes widely cultivated types such as bell peppers, chili peppers, and paprika. The medicinally used part is the fruit, which varies from sweet to pungent varieties. It is native to Central and South America but is now grown worldwide for culinary and medicinal purposes.…


  • Vaccinium macrocarpon

    Botanical Overview Vaccinium macrocarpon, commonly known as cranberry or American cranberry, belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is native to North America, especially the northeastern United States and Canada. The medicinal parts primarily include the fruit and leaves. Energetics This plant exhibits cooling temperature and moistening qualities. Its taste profile is acidic, astringent, bitter, and…


  • Hibiscus sabdariffa

    Botanical Overview Hibiscus sabdariffa, commonly known as Roselle or Sour tea, is a member of the Malvaceae family. It is cultivated widely across tropical Asia, Africa, and parts of the Caribbean. The primary parts used medicinally are the calyces, leaves, and seeds, notable for their vibrant color and tart flavor. Energetics This plant is classified…