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Botanical Overview Brassica nigra, commonly known as Black mustard or Mustard seed, belongs to the Brassicaceae family. The primary part used medicinally is the seed. Native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia, it is widely cultivated for culinary and medicinal purposes. Energetics This herb is warming and drying in nature, with a pungent and…
Botanical Overview Erythroxylum coca is a perennial shrub of the family Erythroxylaceae, native to the Andean regions of South America. The primary part used medicinally is the leaf, commonly known as coca leaf. Traditional use involves chewing the dried leaves or preparing infusions. Common names include Coca and Coca leaf. Energetics The plant energetically is…
Botanical Overview Atropa belladonna, commonly known as Belladonna or Deadly Nightshade, belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. The primary parts used medicinally are the root, leaves, and berries. The plant is notorious for its high toxicity but has a significant history of medicinal use. Energetics Belladonna…
Botanical Overview Grindelia robusta, commonly known as Gumweed or Robust gumweed, belongs to the family Asteraceae. Native to Western North America, particularly the Southwestern United States, this plant’s aerial parts, flower heads, and leaves are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Common names: Gumweed, Robust gumweed. Energetics Temperature: Neutral Moisture: Drying Tastes: Bitter, Acrid Directionality: Descending,…
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…
Botanical Overview Rosa canina, commonly known as Dog Rose or Wild Rose, is a species in the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia. The plant parts used medicinally include the fruit (rose hips), flowers, roots, and leaves. Rose hips are especially valued for their rich vitamin C content and…
Botanical Overview Citrus bergamia, commonly known as Bergamot or Bergamot orange, is a member of the Rutaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean basin, particularly Southern Italy. The primary medicinal parts used are the fruit peel and its essential oil. Energetics Citrus bergamia is characterized by a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality. Its…
Botanical Overview Melilotus officinalis, commonly known as Yellow Sweet Clover or Sweet Clover, belongs to the Fabaceae family. The plant is native to Europe and Western Asia and has naturalized in North America. The flowering tops, leaves, and herbaceous parts are chiefly used in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is traditionally considered warming and drying…
Botanical Overview Mentha spicata, commonly known as Spearmint, Garden mint, or Common mint, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia but is now cultivated worldwide. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves and aerial parts. This herb is widely recognized for its aromatic, refreshing…
Botanical Overview Solanum dulcamara, commonly known as Bittersweet Nightshade or Woody Nightshade, belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia but also naturalized in North America. The parts used medicinally include aerial parts such as leaves, stems, and berries. Energetics This herb has a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality. Its…