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Botanical Overview Cinnamomum cassia, commonly known as Cassia or Chinese cinnamon, belongs to the family Lauraceae. This evergreen tree is native to China and Southeast Asia. The medicinal part used is primarily the bark, harvested and dried to produce the characteristic aromatic spice and herbal remedy. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in…
Botanical Overview Myristica fragrans, commonly known as Nutmeg or Mace, belongs to the family Myristicaceae. Native to Indonesia and cultivated in tropical regions such as India, the Caribbean, and Sri Lanka, the plant’s seed and aril are the primary parts used medicinally. Energetics This warming and drying herb possesses sweet, pungent, and bitter tastes. It…
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 Theobroma cacao (Malvaceae) is a tropical tree native to Central and South America, widely cultivated for its seeds known as cacao beans or cocoa beans. The primary parts used medicinally are the seeds (semen) and their husks. Commonly referred to as cacao seed or cocoa bean, it is prized for its stimulant and…