Contraindications: pregnancy (especially first trimester)

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  • Achillea millefolium

    Botanical Overview Achillea millefolium, commonly known as Yarrow or Common yarrow, belongs to the family Asteraceae. The plant is native to Eurasia and North America and traditionally uses its aerial parts, including flower heads and leaves, in herbal medicine. Recognized for its fern-like foliage and clusters of small white to pink flowers, it has a…


  • Angelica sinensis

    Botanical Overview Angelica sinensis, known commonly as Dong quai, Chinese angelica, or Tang Kuei, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The medicinal part used is primarily the root. Native to China and surrounding regions such as Tibet and Sichuan Province, it has a long tradition of use in traditional Chinese medicine. Energetics Angelica sinensis is warming…


  • Origanum majorana

    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…


  • Syzygium aromaticum

    Botanical Overview Syzygium aromaticum, belonging to the family Myrtaceae, is commonly known as clove. It is native to Indonesia but now cultivated in various tropical regions such as India, East Africa, China, and Madagascar. The parts used medicinally include the dried flower buds (commonly referred to as cloves), essential oil, and leaves. Energetics Clove is…


  • Carthamus tinctorius

    Botanical Overview Carthamus tinctorius, commonly known as Safflower, is a member of the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to the Mediterranean, Western Asia, India, and China, and has been introduced to North America. The primary parts used medicinally are the seeds, flowers, and their extracted oil. It has a long history of use in…


  • Ferula assa-foetida

    Botanical Overview Ferula assa-foetida is a perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae family, widely distributed across Western Asia, Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. The primary medicinal part used is the resin derived from its root and rhizome. Commonly known as Asafoetida, Hing, or Devil’s dung, the plant’s resin possesses a strong sulfurous…