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  • Medicago sativa

    Botanical Overview Medicago sativa, commonly known as Alfalfa, is a perennial flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is widely cultivated worldwide for its nutritional and medicinal uses. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves and seeds. Energetics Alfalfa is generally considered neutral in temperature with a moistening quality. Its tastes are primarily bitter…


  • Dioscorea villosa

    Botanical Overview Dioscorea villosa, commonly known as Wild yam, is a member of the Dioscoreaceae family. It is native to Eastern North America. The parts used medicinally include the rhizome and root. Wild yam is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine for its spasmolytic and anti-inflammatory properties. Energetics It possesses a neutral temperature and moisture…


  • Eurycoma longifolia

    Botanical Overview Eurycoma longifolia Jack, commonly known as Tongkat Ali, Malaysian ginseng, or Longjack, belongs to the family Simaroubaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia and primarily valued for its root, which is used medicinally. Energetics This plant is considered warming and drying in nature, with bitter and pungent tastes. Directionally, it is ascending and…


  • Epimedium grandiflorum

    Botanical Overview Epimedium grandiflorum belongs to the family Berberidaceae and is commonly known as Horny Goat Weed, Barrenwort, or simply Epimedium. It is native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan. The aerial parts, particularly the leaves, are utilized medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered warming with a neutral moisture quality. Its taste is…