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Botanical Overview Sceletium tortuosum is a succulent plant in the Aizoaceae family, native to Southern Africa. Commonly known as Kanna, Channa, or Kougoed, its aerial parts (herb and stem) have been traditionally used as a mood-enhancing herb. The plant contains distinctive mesembrine alkaloids which contribute to its psychoactive effects. Energetics Sceletium tortuosum is considered energetically…
Botanical Overview Salacia reticulata belongs to the family Celastraceae and is commonly known as Kothala himbutu, Salacia, and Ponkoranti. The root, stem, and bark are the primary parts used medicinally. Native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, it has a notable history in traditional Ayurvedic and Western systems as a potent antidiabetic herb. Energetics…
Botanical Overview Rheum palmatum, commonly known as Chinese rhubarb, Turkey rhubarb, or palmatum rhubarb, belongs to the Polygonaceae family. It is native to China and Central Asia. The root and rhizome of this plant are primarily used in herbal medicine for their notable medicinal properties. Energetics Rheum palmatum is characterized by a cooling temperature and…
Botanical Overview Citrus × aurantium (fructus), commonly known as Bitter orange, Seville orange, or Sour orange, is a member of the Rutaceae family. The medicinal part used is primarily the dried fruit peel, sometimes including the fruit itself. Native to Mediterranean regions, Asia, and North Africa, it has a long history of use in traditional…
Botanical Overview Xanthium strumarium, commonly known as Common cocklebur or Rough cocklebur, is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is widespread across North America, Asia, Europe, and Africa. The plant parts used medicinally include the fruit (seed-containing bur), leaves, and roots. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying with bitter and pungent tastes.…
Botanical Overview Scutellaria barbata, commonly known as Barbed Skullcap or Ban Zhi Lian, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to East Asia including China and Taiwan. The medicinal parts primarily include the whole plant or aerial parts, commonly utilized in traditional Chinese medicine. Energetics The herb has a cooling temperature and…
Botanical Overview Celastrus paniculatus, commonly known as Intellect tree, Malkangani, Jyotishmati, or Oil plant, belongs to the Celastraceae family. Native to India and Southeast Asia, the primary parts used medicinally are the seeds and their oil. Energetics This herb is traditionally considered warming and drying with bitter and pungent tastes. It has an ascending and…
Botanical Overview Kaempferia parviflora, commonly known as Black Ginger, Thai Ginseng, or Krachaidum, is a member of the Zingiberaceae family native to Southeast Asia, predominantly Thailand. The medicinally used part is the rhizome, traditionally valued for its invigorating properties. Energetics This plant is characterized as warming and drying in nature with bitter and pungent tastes.…
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 Catharanthus roseus, commonly known as Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle, belongs to the Apocynaceae family. Native to Madagascar, it is now cultivated widely in tropical regions including Asia and the Americas. The parts used medicinally include the leaf, stem, and whole plant. It is well known for its potent alkaloid content used in…