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Botanical Overview Latin name: Zanthoxylum zanthoxyloidesFamily: RutaceaeParts used: Bark, Root, LeafCommon names: African Prickly Ash, Fagara, Prevost’s Pepper, West African Prickly Ash Energetics Temperature: warmingMoisture: dryingTastes: bitter, pungentTonicity: tonifying Primary Actions Analgesic Antibacterial Anti-inflammatory Antimalarial Antioxidant Antiviral Diaphoretic Local anesthetic Stimulant Tonifying Indications Western Toothache Malaria Rheumatic pain Cough Skin infections Fever Gastrointestinal disorders Syndromes…
Botanical Overview Citrus × aurantium (fructus), commonly known as Bitter orange, Seville orange, or Sour orange, is a member of the Rutaceae family. The medicinal part used is primarily the dried fruit peel, sometimes including the fruit itself. Native to Mediterranean regions, Asia, and North Africa, it has a long history of use in traditional…
Botanical Overview Zanthoxylum americanum, commonly known as American prickly ash, Northern prickly ash, or Yellow prickly ash, is a member of the Rutaceae family native to North America, particularly the Eastern United States and Canada. The plant’s bark, root, and fruit are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics This warming and drying herb possesses bitter and pungent…
Botanical Overview Aegle marmelos (family Rutaceae) is a medicinal tree native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Commonly known as Bael, Bengal quince, golden apple, or stone apple, various parts including fruit, leaf, root, bark, and seed are used therapeutically. Energetics This species is considered warming in temperature and drying in moisture quality, with…
Botanical Overview Phellodendron amurense, commonly known as Amur cork tree, belongs to the Rutaceae family. The primarily utilized part of the plant is its bark, traditionally harvested and used medicinally. Native to East Asia, particularly China, Korea, Japan, and the Russian Amur region, it is notable for its distinctive cork-like bark and historical medicinal use…