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  • Commiphora mukul

    Botanical Overview Commiphora mukul belongs to the Burseraceae family and is commonly known as Guggul, Indian bdellium, or Gum guggul. The primary medicinal part used is the resin, harvested from the tree native to the Indian subcontinent, Middle East, and Northeast Africa. Energetics The resin has a warming temperature and drying moisture quality. It is…


  • Tripterygium wilfordii

    Botanical Overview Tripterygium wilfordii, known commonly as Thunder God Vine or Leigong Teng, belongs to the Celastraceae family. The medicinal parts primarily used are the root and root bark. Native to East Asia, particularly China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, this plant has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine. Energetics The herb is…


  • Banisteriopsis caapi

    Botanical Overview Banisteriopsis caapi, commonly known as Ayahuasca vine, Caapi, or Yagé, is a member of the Malpighiaceae family native to the Amazon Basin of South America. The stem or vine of this plant is traditionally used in preparing the psychoactive decoction known as ayahuasca. This plant is primarily associated with nervous system actions due…


  • Picralima nitida

    Botanical Overview Picralima nitida is a medicinal plant of the Apocynaceae family native to West Africa. Commonly known as Akuamma or Niger seed tree, this species is traditionally utilized for its seeds, bark, and roots in herbal medicine. Energetics The plant exhibits neutral temperature and drying moisture energetics, with a predominantly bitter taste. Other traditional…


  • Mitragyna speciosa

    Botanical Overview Mitragyna speciosa (family Rubiaceae), commonly known as Kratom, is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. The leaf is the part traditionally used for its medicinal properties. Energetics Kratom is generally considered warming in temperature and neutral in moisture. It has a bitter taste and exhibits a descending directionality in its effects. It…


  • Larrea tridentata

    Botanical Overview Larrea tridentata, commonly known as Creosote bush, Chaparral, Greasewood, and Gobernadora, is a member of the Zygophyllaceae family native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The primary medicinal parts used are the leaves and stems. Energetics This plant is considered warming and drying, with bitter and astringent tastes. Its energetic action…


  • Epilobium parviflorum

    Botanical Overview Epilobium parviflorum, commonly known as Small-flowered Willowherb or Hairy Willowherb, belongs to the Onagraceae family. Native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northwest Africa, this species primarily uses its aerial parts, leaves, and flowers in herbal applications. Energetics This herb is considered energetically neutral in temperature with a drying moisture quality. Its taste profile…


  • Catha edulis

    Botanical Overview Catha edulis (family Celastraceae), commonly known as Khat, Qat, Arabian tea, Mirra, or Miraa, is a flowering shrub native to the Horn of Africa and Arabian Peninsula regions, as well as East Africa. The fresh leaves and twigs are traditionally used for their stimulant properties. Energetics The plant is considered warming and drying,…


  • Fallopia multiflora

    Botanical Overview Fallopia multiflora, commonly known as Fo-ti, He Shou Wu, or Chinese knotweed, is a member of the Polygonaceae family. The primary medicinal part used is the root, harvested mainly in East Asia, particularly China. Energetics This herb is considered warming and moistening in nature. Its taste profile includes bitter, sweet, and acrid flavors.…


  • Papaver somniferum

    Botanical Overview Papaver somniferum, commonly known as Opium poppy or Poppy, belongs to the family Papaveraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, Southwest Asia, Europe, and North Africa. The medicinally used parts primarily include the seed, seed capsule latex (source of opium), and seed oil. Notably, the plant is the natural source of opiate…