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Botanical Overview Anethum graveolens, commonly known as dill or dill seed, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The part used medicinally is the seed, which has been widely employed across Europe, Asia, the Mediterranean, and North Africa. This annual herb is prized traditionally for its aromatic seeds that possess carminative and digestive properties. Common names include…
Botanical Overview Citrus × aurantium, commonly known as bitter orange, Seville orange, or sour orange, belongs to the Rutaceae family. The medicinal part used is the pericarp, or dried orange peel. It is native to the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, and North Africa and has a long history as a digestive and mild stimulant herb. Energetics…
Botanical Overview Achillea ptarmica, commonly known as Sneezewort, European sneezewort, or Sneezeweed, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The plant is native to Europe and Western Asia. The aerial parts, especially the flowering tops and leaves, are the parts traditionally used in herbal preparations. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying in nature.…
Botanical Overview Artemisia dracunculus, commonly known as Tarragon or Estragon, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves and aerial parts. Native to Eurasia and introduced to North America, tarragon is widely recognized for its aromatic and culinary uses as well as traditional herbal applications. Energetics This herb…
Botanical Overview Cuminum cyminum, commonly known as cumin or cumin seed, is a small annual herb in the Apiaceae family. It is widely cultivated in the Mediterranean, Southwest Asia, North Africa, and India. The primary medicinal part used is the seed, valued for its aromatic and therapeutic properties. Energetics Cumin seed is considered warming and…
Botanical Overview Achillea santolina belongs to the family Asteraceae and is commonly referred to as Cottonweed yarrow, Santolina yarrow, or Wormwood yarrow. The parts used medicinally include the aerial parts, flowering tops, and leaves. The species is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and Western Asia. Energetics This herb has a warming temperature and…
Botanical Overview Ocimum basilicum, commonly known as basil or sweet basil, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region but cultivated widely in Asia and tropical Africa. The primary parts used medicinally include the leaves, flowers, and whole herb. Basil is well-known for its aromatic leaves used both culinarily…
Botanical Overview Curcuma zedoaria, commonly known as White turmeric or Zedoary, belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. The medicinal part primarily used is the rhizome. This perennial herb is native to South and Southeast Asia and valued in several traditional medicine systems. Energetics This plant exhibits warming and drying energetic qualities with bitter and pungent tastes.…
Botanical Overview Saussurea costus, commonly known as Costus root, Kuth, or Kuth root, belongs to the Asteraceae family. The medicinally used part is primarily the root. Native to the Himalayan region including India, China, and Pakistan, this plant has a long history in traditional medicine systems. Energetics Saussurea costus is considered warming and drying, with…
Botanical Overview Senna alexandrina, commonly known as Alexandrian senna or Indian senna, belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia. The medicinal parts used are primarily the leaves, leaflets, and pods (follicles) which contain the active laxative constituents. Energetics Senna is cooling and drying in nature with a bitter…