Families: Araceae

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  • Amorphophallus konjac

    Botanical Overview Amorphophallus konjac, commonly known as konjac, konnyaku, devil’s tongue, or voodoo lily, is a member of the Araceae family. Indigenous to East and Southeast Asia, especially China, Japan, and Korea, the plant’s underground corm or root is used medicinally and as a food source. Energetics Konjac is considered cooling and moistening in nature,…


  • Arisaema erubescens

    Botanical Overview Arisaema erubescens belongs to the Araceae family and is commonly called Red Arisaema or Chinese Cobra Lily. The medicinal parts used are primarily the processed roots. Native to East Asia, especially China and the Himalayan regions, this perennial herb has a history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Energetics The processed root is…