Families: Amaranthaceae

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  • Dysphania ambrosioides

    Botanical Overview Latin Name: Dysphania ambrosioidesFamily: AmaranthaceaeParts Used: Leaf, aerial partsCommon Names: Epazote, American wormseed, Mexican tea, Herba Sancti Mariæ Energetics Warming and drying in nature, with bitter and pungent tastes. It exhibits a descending directionality and relaxing tonicity affecting qi. Primary Actions Anthelmintic Carminative Spasmolytic Antimicrobial Digestive stimulant Indications Western Intestinal worms Digestive discomfort…


  • Beta vulgaris

    Botanical Overview Beta vulgaris, commonly known as beetroot or garden beet, belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. The primary medicinally used part is the root, valued worldwide for culinary and therapeutic uses. It is native to Europe, the Mediterranean, Western Asia, and has been widely cultivated in North America. Energetics Beta vulgaris root is traditionally considered…


  • Pfaffia paniculata

    Botanical Overview Pfaffia paniculata belongs to the family Amaranthaceae and is commonly known as Suma, Brazilian ginseng, or Para rubber root. The plant is native to South America, particularly the Amazon rainforest regions of Brazil. Traditionally, the root is used medicinally for its tonic and adaptogenic properties. Energetics The root is considered warming in temperature,…