Symptoms: chronic constipation

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  • Emblica officinalis, Terminalia spp.

    Botanical Overview Emblica officinalis (commonly known as Indian gooseberry or Amla), along with species from the Terminalia genus including Terminalia chebula (Haritaki) and Terminalia bellirica (Bibhitaki), belong primarily to the Phyllanthaceae and Combretaceae families. Native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, these plants are prized for their diverse medicinal fruits, with various parts such…


  • Aegle marmelos

    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…


  • Cistanche deserticola

    Botanical Overview Cistanche deserticola (family Orobanchaceae) is a parasitic herb native to arid regions of northwestern China, including Inner Mongolia, Gansu, and Xinjiang provinces. Commonly known as Desert Cistanche or Rou Cong Rong in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the dried stems are the medicinal part used. It is a valued tonic herb with a long…