Contraindications: cardiac arrhythmias

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  • Adonis vernalis

    Botanical Overview Adonis vernalis (family Ranunculaceae) is commonly known as Spring Adonis, False Hellebore, and Pheasant’s Eye. The aerial parts of the herbaceous perennial plant are used medicinally. Native to Europe, Western Asia, and parts of Russia and Central Asia, it thrives in meadows and steppes. Energetics This herb is considered to have a cooling…


  • Xysmalobium undulatum

    Botanical Overview Xysmalobium undulatum (Family: Apocynaceae) is a medicinal plant native to Southern Africa. Commonly known as Uzara or Wild Cotton, the primary part used medicinally is the root. It has a longstanding traditional use in indigenous medicine. Energetics This herb is considered to have a neutral thermal effect and neutral moisture. It has a…


  • Citrus aurantium

    Botanical Overview Citrus aurantium, commonly known as Bitter orange, Seville orange, or Sour orange, belongs to the Rutaceae family. The plant is native to the Mediterranean region, Southeast Asia, and North Africa. Various parts are utilized medicinally, including the fruit peel, flowers, leaves, and essential oil. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in…


  • Aconitum heterophyllum

    Botanical Overview Aconitum heterophyllum, belonging to the family Ranunculaceae, is a medicinal plant native to the Himalayan regions of India and Pakistan. Commonly known as Atis or Ativisha, the processed root is primarily used in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb exhibits cooling and drying energetics, with bitter and astringent tastes. Its action is predominantly descending,…


  • Cinchona officinalis

    Botanical Overview Cinchona officinalis belongs to the Rubiaceae family and is native to the Andean regions of South America, including Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. The medicinally used part is primarily the bark, commonly known by names such as Jesuit’s bark, Peruvian bark, Quina, and China bark. Energetics This plant is considered cooling and drying in…