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Botanical Overview Caralluma fimbriata is a succulent cactus-like plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Commonly known as Caralluma, Naagphani, Indian Caralluma, or Fimbriated Caralluma, it is traditionally harvested for its aerial stems. Native to India and Pakistan, it has been used for centuries in regional traditional medicine. Energetics The plant is considered energetically neutral in…
Botanical Overview Xysmalobium undulatum (Family: Apocynaceae) is a medicinal plant native to Southern Africa. Commonly known as Uzara or Wild Cotton, the primary part used medicinally is the root. It has a longstanding traditional use in indigenous medicine. Energetics This herb is considered to have a neutral thermal effect and neutral moisture. It has a…
Botanical Overview Picralima nitida is a medicinal plant of the Apocynaceae family native to West Africa. Commonly known as Akuamma or Niger seed tree, this species is traditionally utilized for its seeds, bark, and roots in herbal medicine. Energetics The plant exhibits neutral temperature and drying moisture energetics, with a predominantly bitter taste. Other traditional…
Botanical Overview Hemidesmus indicus, commonly known as Indian Sarsaparilla, Anantamool, or Sariva, belongs to the family Apocynaceae. This medicinal plant is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent and is widely used for its root. The root is traditionally valued in various systems of medicine. Energetics The root of Hemidesmus indicus is characterized by a cooling temperature…
Botanical Overview Alstonia boonei, belonging to the Apocynaceae family, is a tropical African tree commonly known as Pattern wood, Cheesewood, or God’s tree. The bark, root, and leaves are traditionally used for medicinal purposes across West and Central Africa. Common names: Cheesewood, God’s tree, Pattern wood. Parts Used: Bark, Root, Leaves. Energetics Temperature: coolingMoisture: dryingTastes:…
Botanical Overview Mondia whitei, commonly known as Mondia, White’s ginger, or Mondia root, is a member of the Apocynaceae family. It is native to various regions of Africa including East, Central, and West Africa. The root is the primary part used medicinally. Energetics This plant is considered warming with neutral moisture. It has bitter and…
Botanical Overview Tabernanthe iboga belongs to the Apocynaceae family and is native to Central and Western Africa. The primary parts used medicinally are the root and root bark. Commonly known as Iboga or Ibogaine, the plant is known for its potent psychoactive effects and is traditionally used in ritualistic settings by indigenous peoples. Energetics This…
Botanical Overview Hoodia gordonii is a succulent plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to the arid regions of Southern Africa including Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana. The plant is commonly known as Hoodia, Bushman’s hat, or Bushman’s pipe. The primary medicinal part used is the stem, traditionally consumed by indigenous peoples to suppress appetite during…
Botanical Overview Solenostemma argel belongs to the Apocynaceae family and is native to North and Northeast Africa, notably Sudan and Egypt. Commonly known as Argel, the plant’s leaves and whole aerial parts are traditionally used medicinally. Common names include Argel and Argel leaf. Energetics The plant is considered cooling in temperature and drying in moisture…
Botanical Overview Gymnema sylvestre belongs to the family Apocynaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and tropical Asia and is also found in parts of Africa. The primary part used medicinally is the leaf. Common names include Gymnema, Gymnema leaf, and Australian cowplant. Energetics Gymnema sylvestre is considered to have a neutral temperature and…