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Botanical Overview Erythrina verna, known commonly as Coral Bean or Coral Tree, belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and West Indies. The parts commonly used in traditional medicine are the leaves, seeds, and bark. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying in nature, with bitter and sweet tastes. Its…
Botanical Overview Erythrina mulungu, commonly known as Mulungu or Coral tree, is a member of the Fabaceae family native to South America, notably Brazil and the Amazon rainforest. The bark and leaves are primarily used in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and neutral in moisture with bitter and sweet tastes. Its energetic…
Botanical Overview Cecropia peltata belongs to the family Urticaceae and is commonly known as Ambulillo, Trumpet Tree, or Yagrumo hembra. This fast-growing tropical tree is native to Central and South America as well as the Caribbean. The leaf and stem bark are primarily used in traditional medicine. Energetics This plant has cooling temperature and moistening…
Botanical Overview Cecropia obtusifolia is a species in the Urticaceae family commonly known as Trumpet tree, Guarumo, or simply Cecropia. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and northern South America. The leaves and bark are the primary medicinal parts used traditionally. Energetics The plant energetics are characterized as cooling and moistening, with bitter, astringent,…
Botanical Overview Vangueria madagascariensis is a small tree or shrub belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Commonly known as Wild Medlar, Tengere, Spanish Tamarind, or African medlar, it is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Comoros Islands. Various parts are used medicinally including the fruit, leaves, roots, and bark. Energetics This plant is considered to…
Botanical Overview Warburgia salutaris is a tree species in the family Canellaceae, commonly known as Pepper-bark tree or Kirikokota. It is native to Eastern and Southern Africa. The primary parts used medicinally are the bark and leaves. Energetics This plant is traditionally considered warming and drying, with bitter and pungent tastes. Its energetic directionality is…
Botanical Overview Senna italica, commonly known as Italian senna, belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Africa, the Middle East, and parts of the Indian subcontinent. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves, pods, and seeds. Energetics The plant is cooling in temperature and drying in moisture. Its tastes include bitter and…
Botanical Overview Siphonochilus aethiopicus is a member of the Zingiberaceae family commonly known as African ginger or wild ginger. It is native to Southern and Eastern Africa. The primary parts used medicinally are the rhizomes and roots. It has a history of traditional use among indigenous communities as a natural remedy. Energetics This plant is…
Botanical Overview Stachys officinalis (syn. Betonica officinalis), commonly known as Betony, Wood Betony, or Bishop’s Wort, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is indigenous to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The medicinal parts used include the aerial parts, leaves, and flowering tops, traditionally harvested during flowering. Energetics Betony is considered cooling and…
Botanical Overview Ceratonia siliqua, commonly known as Carob, Locust bean, or St. John’s bread, is a member of the Fabaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean and Middle East regions, the edible pods and seeds are primarily used medicinally and as nutritional supplements. Energetics This plant is considered to have a neutral temperature and moistening moisture…