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Botanical Overview Petasites hybridus, commonly known as Butterbur or Bog rhubarb, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae native to Europe and Western Asia. The medicinal parts include the root, rhizome, and leaves, which have been traditionally employed in Western herbal medicine. Energetics Butterbur is considered cooling and moistening in energetic properties, with…
Botanical Overview Mikania glomerata is a climbing perennial vine belonging to the Asteraceae family, commonly known as Guaco or Climbing hempvine. It is native to South America, primarily Brazil and Paraguay. The leaves and stems are the primary parts used medicinally, especially for respiratory conditions. Energetics This herb has a neutral temperature and moistening quality,…
Botanical Overview Eclipta prostrata, commonly known as False Daisy or Bhringraj, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is a widely distributed herb found in Asia, Australia, and South America. The whole herb and leaves are primarily used medicinally. Energetics The plant is considered cooling and moistening with bitter, astringent, and sweet tastes. It has a…
Botanical Overview Grindelia robusta, commonly known as Gumweed or Robust gumweed, belongs to the family Asteraceae. Native to Western North America, particularly the Southwestern United States, this plant’s aerial parts, flower heads, and leaves are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Common names: Gumweed, Robust gumweed. Energetics Temperature: Neutral Moisture: Drying Tastes: Bitter, Acrid Directionality: Descending,…
Botanical Overview Eupatorium purpureum, commonly known as Joe-Pye weed or Spotted Joe-Pye weed, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Native to Eastern North America, especially the United States and Canada, this species is traditionally utilized medicinally with the aerial parts including leaves and stems being most commonly employed. Common names for…
Botanical Overview Arctium lappa, commonly known as Burdock, Greater burdock, or Gobo, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The plant is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The root is the primary part used medicinally, though seeds and leaves are also utilized in some traditions. Energetics Burdock is energetically cooling and moistening, with…
Botanical Overview Cnicus benedictus, commonly known as Blessed Thistle, belongs to the Asteraceae family. This herb is native to the Mediterranean region, Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The aerial parts, leaves, and flowering tops are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics Blessed Thistle is considered warming and drying in nature, with a distinctly bitter…
Botanical Overview Artemisia vulgaris, commonly known as Mugwort or Common Mugwort, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The plant’s leaf and flower parts are primarily used medicinally. Mugwort is recognized for its aromatic, bitter taste and mild stimulating properties. Energetics It is considered warming and drying in…
Botanical Overview Atractylodes macrocephala is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It is primarily native to China and East Asia. The part used medicinally is the dried rhizome, commonly known as Bai Zhu in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Common English names include Bighead Atractylodes. Energetics This herb is characterized by a warming temperature…
Botanical Overview Achillea millefolium, commonly known as Yarrow or Common yarrow, belongs to the family Asteraceae. The plant is native to Eurasia and North America and traditionally uses its aerial parts, including flower heads and leaves, in herbal medicine. Recognized for its fern-like foliage and clusters of small white to pink flowers, it has a…