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  • Caulophyllum thalictroides

    Botanical Overview Caulophyllum thalictroides, commonly known as Blue cohosh, Blue ginseng, or Papoose root, is a perennial herb of the Berberidaceae family native to Eastern North America. The medicinal parts used are primarily the root and rhizome. Traditionally, it has been valued for its effects on the reproductive system and musculoskeletal complaints. Energetics Blue cohosh…


  • Arctium lappa (radix)

    Botanical Overview Arctium lappa (radix), commonly known as burdock root or greater burdock, belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The medicinal part used primarily is the root, prized for its detoxifying and cleansing properties. Energetics The root is considered cooling and moistening in traditional energetics. It…


  • Malus domestica (pericarp)

    Botanical Overview Malus domestica, commonly known as apple, belongs to the Rosaceae family. The medicinal part considered here is the pericarp, or the fleshy fruit. Apples are widely cultivated in temperate regions worldwide and commonly used both as food and traditional medicine. Common names include apple fruit and apple pericarp. Energetics The apple pericarp is…


  • Zea mays

    Botanical Overview Zea mays (family Poaceae), commonly known as corn silk or maize silk, refers specifically to the stigmas of the maize plant. Native to Central America and now cultivated globally, corn silk has a long history in traditional herbal medicine where the stigma is harvested and used medicinally. Common names include Corn silk, Maize…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • Aralia racemosa

    Botanical Overview Aralia racemosa, commonly known as American spikenard or Small spikenard, belongs to the Araliaceae family. It is native to Eastern North America. The parts used medicinally include the root and rhizome. Energetics Aralia racemosa is considered warming and moistening, with bitter and sweet tastes. It has a descending and outward energetic directionality and…


  • Mahonia aquifolium

    Botanical Overview Mahonia aquifolium, commonly known as Oregon grape, holly grape, or Mahonia, is a member of the Berberidaceae family native to North America, especially the Pacific Northwest, Western United States, and Canada. The plant’s root, root bark, stem bark, and leaves are utilized medicinally. Energetics The energetics of Mahonia aquifolium are characterized as cooling…


  • Betula pendula

    Botanical Overview Betula pendula, commonly known as Silver birch, European white birch, or Weeping birch, belongs to the Betulaceae family. Native to Europe, northern Asia, and parts of Siberia, this deciduous tree provides medicinal leaves, bark, sap, and twigs traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics Betula pendula is considered to have a cooling temperature with…


  • Plantago lanceolata

    Botanical Overview Plantago lanceolata L., commonly known as English plantain, ribwort plantain, or narrowleaf plantain, belongs to the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia and now widespread in North America as an introduced species. The plant’s leaves and seeds are primarily used medicinally. Common names include English plantain, ribgrass, ribwort plantain, and…