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Botanical Overview Hemidesmus indicus (family Apocynaceae) is commonly known as Indian Sarsaparilla, Anantamul, or Sariva. The medicinal part used is the root, prized predominantly in South Asian traditional medicine systems. Native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, this woody climber has a long history of applications in herbal therapeutics. Energetics The root…
Botanical Overview Calotropis procera, belonging to the Apocynaceae family, is a perennial shrub commonly known as Apple of Sodom, Giant Milkweed, or Sodom apple. It is native to Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The plant’s leaves, roots, stems, and flowers are traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics The plant exhibits warming and drying qualities,…
Botanical Overview Catharanthus roseus, commonly known as Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle, belongs to the Apocynaceae family. Native to Madagascar, it is now cultivated widely in tropical regions including Asia and the Americas. The parts used medicinally include the leaf, stem, and whole plant. It is well known for its potent alkaloid content used in…
Botanical Overview Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco, commonly known as White Quebracho, is a tree species of the Apocynaceae family native to South America including Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, and Uruguay. The medicinally used part is primarily the bark. Common names include White Quebracho and Quebracho Blanco. Energetics This plant is considered warming and drying in effect, with bitter…
Botanical Overview Holarrhena pubescens (Family: Apocynaceae) is a medicinal plant native to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa. Commonly known as Kurchi or Tellicherry bark, its bark, seeds, and roots are traditionally used for therapeutic purposes. Energetics The plant exhibits a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste profile is predominantly…
Botanical Overview Rauvolfia serpentina, commonly known as Indian snakeroot, Chandrabhaga, and Sarpagandha, is a member of the Apocynaceae family. It is native to South and Southeast Asia. The root of the plant is primarily used in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying with a bitter taste. Its energetic directionality is descending,…
Botanical Overview Cryptolepis sanguinolenta, commonly known as Nibima or Ghana quinine, belongs to the Apocynaceae family. It is native to West and Tropical Africa. The root is the primary part used medicinally. Energetics This herb exhibits a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality with a bitter taste. It is generally relaxing in tonicity and influences…