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  • Thymbra spicata

    Botanical Overview Thymbra spicata, commonly known as Eastern Mediterranean thyme, spiked thyme, or wild thyme, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is indigenous to the Eastern Mediterranean region including parts of the Middle East and Southeastern Europe. The leaves and flowering tops are the parts most commonly used in herbal preparations. Energetics This herb is…


  • Satureja thymbra

    Botanical Overview Satureja thymbra, commonly known as Savory of Crete, Mediterranean Savory, or Whorled Savory, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. The plant’s aromatic leaves and aerial parts are primarily used for medicinal purposes. It is native to the Mediterranean region where it has been traditionally valued. Energetics This herb has a warming temperature and drying…


  • Backhousia citriodora

    Botanical Overview Backhousia citriodora, commonly known as Lemon myrtle or Lemon ironwood, is a member of the Myrtaceae family native to eastern Australia. The aromatic leaves and essential oils derived from the plant are the primary parts used medicinally and culinarily. Energetics The plant energetics are characterized as cooling and neutral in moisture with a…


  • Securidaca longepedunculata

    Botanical Overview Securidaca longepedunculata is a member of the Polygalaceae family, commonly known as the Violet tree or Pink-tailed tree. It is native to Sub-Saharan Africa where various parts including root, bark, and leaves are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics This plant is regarded as warming and drying in nature, with bitter and pungent…


  • Xylopia aethiopica

    Botanical Overview Xylopia aethiopica is a member of the Annonaceae family, commonly known as Ethiopian pepper, Negro pepper, or Guinea pepper. It is native to West and Central Tropical Africa. The primary medicinal parts used are the fruit, seeds, and bark. Energetics This plant exhibits warming temperature and drying moisture energetics. The taste profile includes…


  • Hydnocarpus wightianus

    Botanical Overview Hydnocarpus wightianus, commonly known as Chaulmoogra, belongs to the family Achariaceae. This medicinal plant is native to India and Southeast Asia. Primarily, the seeds, seed oil, and bark are used for their therapeutic properties. Energetics The plant exhibits a neutral temperature and drying moisture quality. It has bitter and pungent tastes and is…


  • 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…


  • Cardiospermum halicacabum

    Botanical Overview Cardiospermum halicacabum, commonly known as Balloon vine, Heart seed, or Love-in-a-puff, is a climbing plant of the Sapindaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and South America. Various parts including the leaf, flower, seed, and whole plant are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics This plant has a cooling temperature and…


  • Zanthoxylum americanum

    Botanical Overview Zanthoxylum americanum, commonly known as American prickly ash, Northern prickly ash, or Yellow prickly ash, is a member of the Rutaceae family native to North America, particularly the Eastern United States and Canada. The plant’s bark, root, and fruit are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics This warming and drying herb possesses bitter and pungent…


  • Polypodium leucotomos

    Botanical Overview Polypodium leucotomos is a fern species belonging to the family Polypodiaceae, native to Central and South America. Commonly known as Calaguala or Polypody fern, its leaves and rhizomes are used medicinally. It is primarily valued for its beneficial effects on the skin and immune system. Energetics The energetics of Polypodium leucotomos are generally…