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  • Ilex paraguariensis

    Botanical Overview Ilex paraguariensis, commonly known as Yerba mate, Mate, or Paraguay tea, belongs to the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to South America, prominently Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The leaf is the medicinally used part. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying, with a bitter, astringent, and pungent taste. Its energetic actions…


  • Rosmarinus officinalis

    Botanical Overview Rosmarinus officinalis (family Lamiaceae), commonly known as Rosemary, is native to the Mediterranean region and widely cultivated. The parts used medicinally are the leaves and flowers. Its camphoraceous aroma is characteristic of its essential oils. Energetics Rosemary is considered warming and drying in nature. It has bitter and pungent tastes, with an ascending…


  • Salvia officinalis

    Botanical Overview Salvia officinalis, commonly known as Common sage or Garden sage, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Europe and Western Asia. The primary medicinal part used is the dried leaf, which has a long history in traditional herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is…


  • Boswellia sacra

    Botanical Overview Boswellia sacra (family Burseraceae) is a resinous tree native to the Arabian Peninsula, Horn of Africa, and surrounding regions including Somalia, Oman, Yemen, and Ethiopia. Its aromatic resin, commonly known as frankincense or olibanum, is the primary part used medicinally. The resin is harvested by making incisions in the bark and collecting the…


  • Sida cordifolia

    Botanical Overview Sida cordifolia is a flowering plant in the Malvaceae family, commonly known as Bala, Country Mallow, or Flannel Weed. Its native regions include India, tropical Asia, South America, and Africa. The root, leaves, and whole plant are used medicinally. Energetics The plant exhibits a warming temperature and drying moisture quality with bitter, pungent,…


  • Bupleurum chinense

    Botanical Overview Bupleurum chinense, commonly known as Chinese Thoroughwax or Chai Hu, is a medicinal plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. Native to China and East Asia, the root of Bupleurum chinense is harvested for its medicinal properties. It is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine as a key herb in formulas to treat various…


  • Urtica dioica

    Botanical Overview Urtica dioica, commonly known as stinging nettle or common nettle, belongs to the Urticaceae family. It is widespread across Europe, North America, Asia, and Northern Africa. The primary parts used medicinally include the leaf, root, and seed. Historically valued for its versatility, nettle has a long tradition of use in Western herbalism. Energetics…


  • Filipendula ulmaria

    Botanical Overview Filipendula ulmaria, commonly known as Meadowsweet, Queen of the meadow, or Meadwort, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia but has been introduced to North America as well. The parts used medicinally include the flowers, leaves, and roots. Energetics Filipendula ulmaria is…


  • Boswellia serrata

    Botanical Overview Latin Name: Boswellia serrataFamily: BurseraceaeParts Used: Gum resinCommon Names: Indian frankincense, Salai, Shallaki Energetics Temperature: warmingMoisture: dryingTastes: bitter, pungentDirectionality: ascending, outwardTonicity: relaxingQi/Blood/Fluid: qi Primary Actions Anti-inflammatory Analgesic Antioxidant Astringent Immunomodulatory Indications Western Joint pain Inflammation Osteoarthritis Asthma Ulcerative colitis Syndromes Chronic inflammatory conditions Degenerative joint disease Autoimmune disorders TCM Painful joints Swellings Lung…


  • Murraya koenigii

    Botanical Overview Murraya koenigii, commonly known as Curry leaf or Curry tree, belongs to the Rutaceae family. It is native to South and Southeast Asia. The plant’s mainly used parts include leaves, roots, bark, and fruit. Widely used in culinary and traditional medicine, especially in South Asian cultures. Energetics This herb has warming temperature and…