Families: Apiaceae

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  • Ligusticum porteri

    Botanical Overview Ligusticum porteri, commonly known as Osha or Chuchupate, belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. The root is the primary part used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in nature, with pungent and bitter tastes. Its action is ascending and outward,…


  • Ammi visnaga

    Botanical Overview Ammi visnaga, commonly known as Bishop’s weed, Khella, or Visnaga, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The primary medicinal parts used are the fruit and seeds. It is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and West Asia. Energetics Ammi visnaga has a cooling temperature and neutral moisture energetics. It has bitter and sharp…


  • Apium graveolens

    Botanical Overview Apium graveolens, commonly known as celery seed, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The seed is the primary part used medicinally and is harvested from a plant native to Europe and Asia. Common names include Celery seed and Garden celery seed. Energetics Celery seed is considered warming and drying in nature, with bitter and…


  • Ferula assa-foetida

    Botanical Overview Ferula assa-foetida is a perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae family, widely distributed across Western Asia, Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. The primary medicinal part used is the resin derived from its root and rhizome. Commonly known as Asafoetida, Hing, or Devil’s dung, the plant’s resin possesses a strong sulfurous…