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  • Arnica montana

    Botanical Overview Arnica montana, commonly known as Arnica or Mountain arnica, is a herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family native to Europe and Central Asia. The medicinally used part is the flower heads, harvested for topical applications. Arnica is widely recognized for its traditional use in treating inflammation and trauma-related conditions. Energetics This plant exhibits…


  • Vitis vinifera (semen)

    Botanical Overview Vitis vinifera (semen), commonly known as grape seed, belongs to the Vitaceae family. The seed of the grape fruit is the primary part used medicinally, valued chiefly for its potent antioxidant properties. Energetics The seeds are considered to have a neutral temperature and drying moisture quality, with astringent and bitter tastes. They are…


  • Citrus × aurantium (pericarp)

    Botanical Overview Citrus × aurantium, commonly known as bitter orange, Seville orange, or sour orange, belongs to the Rutaceae family. The medicinal part used is the pericarp, or dried orange peel. It is native to the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, and North Africa and has a long history as a digestive and mild stimulant herb. Energetics…


  • Ajuga reptans

    Botanical Overview Ajuga reptans, commonly known as Bugleweed, Carpet Bugle, or Wingwort, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia and has been introduced to North America. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves and aerial parts. Energetics Ajuga reptans is characterized by a cooling temperature and neutral moisture…


  • Chelidonium majus

    Botanical Overview Chelidonium majus, commonly known as greater celandine, celandine, or tetterwort, is a member of the Papaveraceae family. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The medicinal parts used are primarily the aerial parts and the root. Energetics The herb is traditionally considered cooling in temperature and drying in moisture. It…


  • Berberis vulgaris

    Botanical Overview Berberis vulgaris, commonly known as barberry or European barberry, belongs to the Berberidaceae family. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to North America. The parts used medicinally include the root, root bark, stem bark, fruit, and leaf. Energetics Berberis vulgaris is characterized by a cooling…


  • Aralia elata

    Botanical Overview Aralia elata (family Araliaceae), commonly known as Japanese Angelica Tree or Korean Angelica Tree, is a deciduous tree native to East Asia, including Japan, Korea, and parts of Russia and Manchuria. The parts mainly used medicinally are the root bark, stem bark, young shoots, and leaves. It has traditional uses primarily in East…


  • Symphytum × uplandicum

    Botanical Overview Symphytum × uplandicum, commonly known as Russian comfrey or houndstongue comfrey, is a hybrid species in the Boraginaceae family. Primarily, its roots and leaves are used medicinally. This hardy plant is native to Europe and has been introduced to North America. It is valued traditionally for its wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties. Energetics…


  • Achillea ptarmica

    Botanical Overview Achillea ptarmica, commonly known as Sneezewort, European sneezewort, or Sneezeweed, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The plant is native to Europe and Western Asia. The aerial parts, especially the flowering tops and leaves, are the parts traditionally used in herbal preparations. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying in nature.…


  • Valeriana sitchensis

    Botanical Overview Valeriana sitchensis, commonly known as Sitka valerian, is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family. It is native to the northwestern regions of North America, including Alaska and British Columbia. The medicinal parts used traditionally include the root and rhizome. It is notable for its sedative and nervine qualities. Energetics This herb exhibits cooling…