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Botanical Overview Primula veris, commonly known as Cowslip or Primrose, belongs to the family Primulaceae. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa. The medicinal parts used include the flowers, root, and leaves. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in nature with bitter and sweet tastes. Directionally, it acts in a…
Botanical Overview Petroselinum crispum (radix), commonly known as parsley root, Hamburg parsley, turnip-rooted parsley, or root parsley, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The primary part used medicinally is the root, which is native to the Mediterranean and widely cultivated across Europe. Energetics The root is generally considered warming and drying. It features bitter, pungent, and…
Botanical Overview Artemisia princeps, commonly known as Japanese mugwort or Yomogi, belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is native to East Asia including Japan, Korea, and China. The leaf and herb parts of the plant are primarily used in herbal medicine. Energetics The herb is characterized as warming and drying, with bitter and acrid tastes.…
Botanical Overview Origanum majorana, commonly known as Marjoram or Sweet marjoram, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and Western Asia, and has been widely cultivated in Europe. The main parts used medicinally are the aerial parts including leaves and flowering tops. Marjoram is prized for its aromatic properties and…
Botanical Overview Latin name: Tilia cordata / Tilia platyphyllosFamily: MalvaceaeCommon names: Small-leaved lime, Large-leaved lime, Linden, Lime treeParts used: Flower, Leaf, Bark, Wood Energetics Temperature: coolingMoisture: moisteningTastes: sweet, slightly bitter, aromaticDirectionality: descending, centeredTonicity: relaxingQi/Blood/Fluid: qi Primary Actions Anxiolytic Antispasmodic Diaphoretic Mild sedative Anti-inflammatory Indications Western Anxiety Restlessness Cold symptoms Fever Cough Digestive discomfort Headache Syndromes…
Botanical Overview Marrubium vulgare (White horehound) is a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family. Commonly used parts include the leaf and aerial parts. The plant is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia and has been introduced to North America. Common names: White horehound, Horehound. Energetics Temperature: Cooling Moisture: Drying Tastes: Bitter Tonicity: Relaxing…
Botanical Overview Humulus lupulus, commonly known as hops or common hop, belongs to the family Cannabaceae. The plant is traditionally used in herbal medicine for its sedative and digestive properties. The primary parts used are the flower cones, with leaves and stems sometimes applied. Native to Europe, North America, and Western Asia, hops have been…
Botanical Overview Tanacetum parthenium, commonly known as Feverfew or Bachelor’s button, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The parts used medicinally are primarily the leaf and flower. The plant is native to Europe and Asia and has been naturalized in parts of North America. Energetics Feverfew is characterized by a cooling and drying energy,…
Botanical Overview Sambucus nigra (flos), commonly known as Elderflower, Black Elderberry flower, or European Elderflower, belongs to the family Adoxaceae. The medicinal part used is primarily the flower. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. Energetics The flowers have a cooling temperature and moistening moisture quality, with bitter and sweet tastes. Their…
Botanical Overview Arnica montana, commonly known as Arnica or Mountain arnica, is a herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family native to Europe and Central Asia. The medicinally used part is the flower heads, harvested for topical applications. Arnica is widely recognized for its traditional use in treating inflammation and trauma-related conditions. Energetics This plant exhibits…