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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.…
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…
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…
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…