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  • Salvia hispanica

    Botanical Overview Salvia hispanica, commonly known as Chia, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the southern United States. The primary part used medicinally and nutritionally is the seed. Chia seeds are renowned for their nutritional benefits and have been traditionally consumed for energy and health. Energetics…


  • Linum usitatissimum

    Botanical Overview Linum usitatissimum, commonly known as Flax or Linseed, belongs to the Linaceae family. Its primary parts used medicinally are the seed, oil, and fiber. Native to Europe and Western Asia, it is widely cultivated and used in North America as well. Energetics Flax is traditionally considered cooling in temperature and moistening in nature.…


  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

    Botanical Overview Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, commonly known as Chinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, or Shoeblackplant, belongs to the Malvaceae family. This tropical flowering shrub is native to Tropical Asia and widely cultivated in the Pacific Islands, Hawaii, India, and Southeast Asia. The primary plant parts used medicinally are the flowers and leaves. Energetics Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is considered…


  • Ficus religiosa

    Botanical Overview Ficus religiosa, known commonly as Peepal, Bo tree, Sacred fig, or Pipal, belongs to the Moraceae family. Indigenous to the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, this species is revered both botanically and culturally. The parts used medicinally include leaves, bark, root, fruit, and stem. Energetics The plant exhibits a cooling temperature and drying…


  • Cissampelos pareira

    Botanical Overview Cissampelos pareira is a member of the Menispermaceae family, commonly known as Abuta, Velvetleaf, Fishwort, and Jatropha-leaved Abuta. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, South America, and Africa. The whole plant including leaves, stems, and roots are used medicinally. Energetics This herb has a cooling temperature and moistening quality. Its taste…


  • Houttuynia cordata

    Botanical Overview Houttuynia cordata is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the family Saururaceae. Commonly known as Chameleon plant, Fish mint, Heartleaf, and Yuxingcao, it is native to East and Southeast Asia. The most commonly used parts in herbal medicine are the leaves and the whole plant, valued for their medicinal properties. Energetics This plant…


  • Arctium lappa

    Botanical Overview Arctium lappa, commonly known as Burdock, Greater burdock, or Gobo, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The plant is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The root is the primary part used medicinally, though seeds and leaves are also utilized in some traditions. Energetics Burdock is energetically cooling and moistening, with…


  • Tilia cordata

    Botanical Overview Tilia cordata, commonly known as Small-leaved lime, Linden, Lime tree, or Littleleaf linden, belongs to the Malvaceae family. The plant parts traditionally used include the flowers, leaves, bark, and wood. It is native to Europe and Western Asia. Energetics Tilia cordata is considered cooling in temperature and moistening in nature. Its taste is…


  • Prunus serotina

    Botanical Overview Prunus serotina, commonly known as Black Cherry or Wild Black Cherry, is a member of the Rosaceae family. Native to North America, especially the eastern United States and Central America, this tree’s bark, leaves, and fruit are used medicinally. It is notable for its dark bark and fruit which have a history of…


  • Kalanchoe pinnata

    Botanical Overview Kalanchoe pinnata is a succulent plant species in the family Crassulaceae, commonly known as Cathedral Bells, Air Plant, Miracle Leaf, Plant of Life, and Goethe Plant. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar but widely naturalized across tropical regions including South and Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and Central America. The leaf and…