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Botanical Overview Peganum harmala, commonly known as Syrian rue or Harmal, belongs to the family Nitrariaceae. It grows primarily in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Central Asian, and North African regions. The seeds are the primary part used for medicinal purposes due to their rich alkaloid content. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in nature…
Botanical Overview Kaempferia galanga, belonging to the family Zingiberaceae, is a rhizomatous plant commonly known as Galangal, Aroma ginger, Kencur, and Sand ginger. Native to Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, its rhizome is the primary part used medicinally. Energetics Kaempferia galanga is traditionally considered warming and drying in nature. Its taste profile includes…
Botanical Overview Olea europaea (folia), commonly known as Olive leaf, belongs to the Oleaceae family. The leaves are the part used medicinally and the plant is native to the Mediterranean region. Olive leaf has a long history of traditional use in herbal medicine. Energetics Olive leaf is considered cooling and drying in nature. Its taste…
Botanical Overview Piper nigrum, commonly known as black pepper or pepper, is a member of the Piperaceae family. Its fruit and seed are primarily used medicinally and culinarily. Native to South and Southeast Asia, especially India, black pepper is one of the most widely used spices worldwide. Common names include Black pepper and Pepper. Energetics…
Botanical Overview Macropiper excelsum, commonly known as Kawakawa or New Zealand pepper tree, belongs to the Piperaceae family. This small tree or shrub is native to New Zealand. The parts used medicinally include the leaves and bark, which have been traditionally utilized by the Māori people. Energetics Kawakawa is considered warming and drying in nature…
Botanical Overview Morinda citrifolia, commonly known as Noni, Indian mulberry, or Cheese fruit, belongs to the Rubiaceae family. This tropical plant is native to Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, the Caribbean, Australia, and India. The fruit, leaf, root, and bark of Morinda citrifolia are used medicinally. Energetics Morinda citrifolia is generally considered cooling and moistening…