Families: Fabaceae

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  • Tamarindus indica

    Botanical Overview Tamarindus indica, commonly known as Tamarind or Indian date, belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Tropical Africa but widely cultivated across South and Southeast Asia. Traditional medicinal use utilizes various plant parts including the fruit pulp, leaves, seeds, and bark. Energetics Tamarind is considered cooling in temperature with moistening qualities.…


  • Senna auriculata

    Botanical Overview Senna auriculata, also known as Cassia auriculata, belongs to the Fabaceae family. Commonly called Avaram Senna, Matura Tea Tree, and Tanner’s Cassia, it is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. The plant’s flower, leaf, root, and bark are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics Senna auriculata is considered cooling in temperature…


  • Cassia fistula

    Botanical Overview Cassia fistula, commonly known as Golden shower tree, Indian laburnum, Rajbriksha, or Amaltas, is a member of the Fabaceae family. The plant is native to regions of South and Southeast Asia including India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Various parts of the plant are used medicinally, notably the fruit pulp, bark, leaves, seeds, and…


  • Pueraria lobata (radix)

    Botanical Overview Pueraria lobata (Fabaceae), commonly known as Kudzu root or Ge Gen, is a climbing vine native to East Asia. The medicinal part is the root (radix), widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and increasingly studied in Western herbal practice. Energetics Kudzu root exhibits a cooling and moistening energetic profile, with a sweet and…


  • Erythrina verna

    Botanical Overview Erythrina verna, known commonly as Coral Bean or Coral Tree, belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and West Indies. The parts commonly used in traditional medicine are the leaves, seeds, and bark. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying in nature, with bitter and sweet tastes. Its…


  • Erythrina mulungu

    Botanical Overview Erythrina mulungu, commonly known as Mulungu or Coral tree, is a member of the Fabaceae family native to South America, notably Brazil and the Amazon rainforest. The bark and leaves are primarily used in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and neutral in moisture with bitter and sweet tastes. Its energetic…


  • Copaifera langsdorffii

    Botanical Overview Copaifera langsdorffii belongs to the Fabaceae family and is native to South America, particularly the Amazon rainforest region in Brazil. The plant is primarily valued for its oleoresin, commonly known as Copaiba balsam or resin, which is harvested from the tree trunks. Traditional common names include Copaiba and Copaiba balsam. Energetics The resin…


  • Parkia biglobosa

    Botanical Overview Parkia biglobosa, commonly known as African locust bean or Néré, belongs to the Fabaceae family. This plant is native to West and Central Africa. The bark, leaves, seeds, and fruit pulp are used medicinally. Energetics Parkia biglobosa is considered neutral in temperature and moisture, with bitter, astringent, and sweet tastes. Its energetics are…


  • Detarium microcarpum

    Botanical Overview Detarium microcarpum (family Fabaceae) is a woody plant native to West Africa and parts of the Sahel region, commonly known as Sweet detar or Tallow tree. The fruit pulp, seeds, bark, and leaves are traditionally used in various medicinal and nutritional applications. Energetics This plant is considered neutral in temperature and moisture, with…


  • Senna italica

    Botanical Overview Senna italica, commonly known as Italian senna, belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Africa, the Middle East, and parts of the Indian subcontinent. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves, pods, and seeds. Energetics The plant is cooling in temperature and drying in moisture. Its tastes include bitter and…