Families: Araliaceae

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  • Eleutherococcus senticosus

    Botanical Overview Eleutherococcus senticosus, commonly known as Eleuthero or Siberian ginseng, belongs to the Araliaceae family. The medicinally used parts are primarily the root, rhizome, and stem. Native to East Asia and parts of Russia, this plant is widely recognized for its adaptogenic properties. Energetics The energetics of Eleutherococcus senticosus are generally warming in temperature…


  • Panax quinquefolius

    Botanical Overview Latin name: Panax quinquefolius Family: Araliaceae Parts used: Root Common names: American ginseng, Five-leaf ginseng Energetics Panax quinquefolius is characterized by a cooling temperature and moistening quality. It has bitter and sweet tastes with descending and centered directionality. It is tonifying and primarily influences the qi and fluid aspects in the body. Primary…


  • Panax ginseng

    Botanical Overview Latin name: Panax ginseng Family: Araliaceae Parts used: Root Common names: Asian ginseng, Korean ginseng, Red ginseng, Ginseng Energetics Panax ginseng is considered warming and moistening in nature, with a sweet and bitter taste. It has an ascending directionality and is tonifying primarily of Qi energy. Primary Actions Adaptogen Immunomodulator Nervine tonic Stimulant…


  • Hedera helix

    Botanical Overview Hedera helix, commonly known as English Ivy or Common Ivy, is a member of the Araliaceae family. Native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, this plant’s leaves and roots are traditionally used medicinally. Its broad green leaves are a distinctive feature, widely recognized around the world. Energetics Temperature: Neutral Moisture: Moistening Tastes:…


  • Hydrocotyle vulgaris

    Botanical Overview Hydrocotyle vulgaris, commonly known as Marsh Pennywort or Water Pennywort, is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Araliaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia, typically found in wetlands and marshy areas. The whole plant is traditionally used in herbal applications. Energetics This plant has a cooling temperature and moistening moisture…


  • Aralia elata

    Botanical Overview Aralia elata (family Araliaceae), commonly known as Japanese Angelica Tree or Korean Angelica Tree, is a deciduous tree native to East Asia, including Japan, Korea, and parts of Russia and Manchuria. The parts mainly used medicinally are the root bark, stem bark, young shoots, and leaves. It has traditional uses primarily in East…


  • Aralia racemosa

    Botanical Overview Aralia racemosa, commonly known as American spikenard or Small spikenard, belongs to the Araliaceae family. It is native to Eastern North America. The parts used medicinally include the root and rhizome. Energetics Aralia racemosa is considered warming and moistening, with bitter and sweet tastes. It has a descending and outward energetic directionality and…


  • Aralia nudicaulis

    Botanical Overview Aralia nudicaulis, commonly known as Wild sarsaparilla, False sarsaparilla, or Shootbeam, is a member of the Araliaceae family. The plant is native to North America, particularly Canada and the northeastern United States. The root and rhizome are the parts primarily used medicinally. Energetics This herb has a neutral temperature and moisture energetics, with…


  • Panax notoginseng

    Botanical Overview Panax notoginseng, commonly known as Notoginseng, Sanqi, or Tianqi, is a member of the Araliaceae family. Native to China and parts of Southeast Asia, the medicinally active parts are primarily the root and root tuber. It is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine and increasingly recognized in Western phytotherapy. Energetics The root is…