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Botanical Overview Sambucus ebulus (family Adoxaceae), commonly known as Danewort, Dwarf Elder, and European Dwarf Elder, is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The plant’s rhizome, fruit, stem, and leaf are used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in energetic quality, with a bitter and sweet taste. It has a…
Botanical Overview Brassica juncea (family Brassicaceae), commonly known as Brown Mustard, Indian Mustard, and Chinese Mustard, is primarily valued for its seeds. Native to Asia but cultivated widely in Europe and North America, the seeds are the main medicinal part used traditionally. Energetics Brassica juncea seeds are considered warming and drying in nature, with pungent…
Botanical Overview Morus alba (Folia), commonly known as white mulberry leaf or mulberry leaf, belongs to the family Moraceae. The leaf is the primary part used medicinally. Native to China and widely cultivated across East Asia, the Mediterranean, and South Asia, this plant has been traditionally used in various medical systems for centuries. Energetics The…
Botanical Overview Pistacia atlantica (family Anacardiaceae), commonly known as Atlas pistachio, Mount Atlas mastic tree, or wild pistachio, is native to the Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. Traditional uses employ the leaves, seeds, resin, and gum of the plant. Energetics This species is generally considered warming and drying in nature. Its tastes…
Botanical Overview Melaleuca quinquenervia is a member of the Myrtaceae family, commonly known as paperbark tea tree, broad-leaved paperbark, or Niaouli. Native to Australia, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, and parts of Southeast Asia, its primary medicinal parts used are the leaves and the essential oil derived from them. Energetics This plant is traditionally considered…
Botanical Overview Backhousia citriodora, commonly known as Lemon myrtle or Lemon ironwood, is a member of the Myrtaceae family native to eastern Australia. The aromatic leaves and essential oils derived from the plant are the primary parts used medicinally and culinarily. Energetics The plant energetics are characterized as cooling and neutral in moisture with a…
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…
Botanical Overview Siphonochilus aethiopicus is a member of the Zingiberaceae family commonly known as African ginger or wild ginger. It is native to Southern and Eastern Africa. The primary parts used medicinally are the rhizomes and roots. It has a history of traditional use among indigenous communities as a natural remedy. Energetics This plant is…
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 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…