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  • Minthostachys mollis

    Botanical Overview Minthostachys mollis, commonly known as Muña or Andean mint, belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is native to the Andean regions of South America. The aerial parts, particularly the leaves, are used medicinally. Energetics This herb is traditionally considered warming and drying, possessing bitter and pungent tastes. It is tonifying in nature. Primary…


  • Tynanthus panurensis

    Botanical Overview Tynanthus panurensis is a climbing vine in the family Bignoniaceae, native to the Amazon Basin and other South American tropical regions. Known commonly as Breu branco or Chico branco, it is traditionally used for its aromatic and medicinal properties. The stem and leaves are the primary parts utilized in herbal preparations. Energetics The…


  • 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…


  • Xylopia aethiopica

    Botanical Overview Xylopia aethiopica is a member of the Annonaceae family, commonly known as Ethiopian pepper, Negro pepper, or Guinea pepper. It is native to West and Central Tropical Africa. The primary medicinal parts used are the fruit, seeds, and bark. Energetics This plant exhibits warming temperature and drying moisture energetics. The taste profile includes…


  • Commiphora kataf

    Botanical Overview Commiphora kataf is a resin-producing shrub or small tree of the Burseraceae family, native to Northeast Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Middle East, and the Arabian Peninsula. Commonly known as Rotten Gum or Kataf Myrrh, the plant’s resin and bark are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics The plant is considered warming and drying…


  • Nasturtium officinale

    Botanical Overview Nasturtium officinale, commonly known as Watercress, is a fast-growing aquatic perennial plant of the Brassicaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The parts used medicinally are primarily the leaves, stems, and the whole plant. Energetics Watercress is traditionally considered cooling and moistening in nature, with a tonifying effect on…


  • Inula racemosa

    Botanical Overview Inula racemosa is an aromatic perennial herb belonging to the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Himalayan region, including India, Pakistan, and Nepal. The root is the primary medicinal part used in various traditional systems. Commonly known as Pushkarmool or Indian Elecampane, it is recognized for its respiratory and digestive benefits. Energetics…


  • Alpinia galanga

    Botanical Overview Alpinia galanga, commonly known as Greater galangal, Lengkuas, Lawang, or Thai ginger, is a medicinal plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. Its rhizome is the primary part used for culinary and medicinal purposes. Native to Southeast Asia including Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and India, it is widely utilized for its aromatic and therapeutic properties.…


  • Petiveria alliacea

    Botanical Overview Petiveria alliacea, commonly known as Anamu, Guinea henweed, Mouse weed, or Wild garlic, belongs to the Phytolaccaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and West Africa. The medicinal parts commonly used include the leaf, root, and whole plant. Energetics This plant has a warming temperature and drying moisture…


  • Brassica nigra (semen)

    Botanical Overview Latin Name: Brassica nigra (semen) Family: Brassicaceae Parts Used: Seed Common Names: Black mustard seed, Black mustard Energetics The seed is warming and drying in nature with a pungent and bitter taste profile. It is considered tonifying with an upward and outward directionality affecting qi and blood. Primary Actions Carminative Expectorant Rubefacient Stimulant…