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  • Plantago asiatica (semen)

    Botanical Overview Plantago asiatica (semen) is the seed of the Plantago asiatica plant, belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Commonly known as Asian plantain seed or Plantago seed, it is native to East Asia including China, Japan, and Korea. The seed is primarily used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening, with a sweet…


  • Gardenia jasminoides (Fructus)

    Botanical Overview Gardenia jasminoides (fructus), commonly known as Cape Jasmine Fruit, Zhi Zi, or Gardenia Fruit, belongs to the Rubiaceae family. The medicinal part used is the fruit, traditionally harvested and dried for various therapeutic purposes across East and Southeast Asia. Energetics The fruit is characterized by a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality, with…


  • Senna italica

    Botanical Overview Senna italica, commonly known as Italian senna, belongs to the Fabaceae family. It is native to Africa, the Middle East, and parts of the Indian subcontinent. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves, pods, and seeds. Energetics The plant is cooling in temperature and drying in moisture. Its tastes include bitter and…


  • Calotropis procera

    Botanical Overview Calotropis procera, belonging to the Apocynaceae family, is a perennial shrub commonly known as Apple of Sodom, Giant Milkweed, or Sodom apple. It is native to Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The plant’s leaves, roots, stems, and flowers are traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics The plant exhibits warming and drying qualities,…


  • Chondrus crispus

    Botanical Overview Chondrus crispus, commonly known as Irish Moss, Carrageen Moss, or Sea Moss, is a red seaweed belonging to the family Gigartinaceae. It is typically found along the North Atlantic coasts, particularly in Europe and North America. The whole thallus of the plant is used medicinally. Energetics Chondrus crispus is characterized by a cooling…


  • Beta vulgaris

    Botanical Overview Beta vulgaris, commonly known as beetroot or garden beet, belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. The primary medicinally used part is the root, valued worldwide for culinary and therapeutic uses. It is native to Europe, the Mediterranean, Western Asia, and has been widely cultivated in North America. Energetics Beta vulgaris root is traditionally considered…


  • Rheum palmatum

    Botanical Overview Rheum palmatum, commonly known as Chinese rhubarb, Turkey rhubarb, or palmatum rhubarb, belongs to the Polygonaceae family. It is native to China and Central Asia. The root and rhizome of this plant are primarily used in herbal medicine for their notable medicinal properties. Energetics Rheum palmatum is characterized by a cooling temperature and…


  • Podophyllum peltatum

    Botanical Overview Podophyllum peltatum, commonly known as Mayapple, American mandrake, or Wild mandrake, belongs to the family Berberidaceae. It is native to Eastern North America. The primary parts used medicinally include the rhizome, root, and leaves. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying in nature, with a bitter taste. Its energetic directionality is descending,…


  • 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…


  • Carthamus tinctorius

    Botanical Overview Carthamus tinctorius, commonly known as Safflower, is a member of the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to the Mediterranean, Western Asia, India, and China, and has been introduced to North America. The primary parts used medicinally are the seeds, flowers, and their extracted oil. It has a long history of use in…