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Botanical Overview Salvia officinalis, commonly known as Common sage or Garden sage, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Europe and Western Asia. The primary medicinal part used is the dried leaf, which has a long history in traditional herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is…
Botanical Overview Terminalia bellirica is a tree in the Combretaceae family native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly known as Baheda, Beleric, Bibhitaki, or Belliric Myrobalan. The primary parts used medicinally include the fruit, seed, and bark. It is an integral herb in traditional Ayurvedic formulations and other Asian traditional medicine systems. Energetics The herb…
Botanical Overview Terminalia chebula, commonly known as Chebulic myrobalan or Haritaki, belongs to the family Combretaceae. It is native to South and Southeast Asia. The primary part used medicinally is the fruit, known for its numerous therapeutic actions across various medical traditions. Energetics This plant is characterized as cooling and drying in temperature and moisture.…
Botanical Overview Phyllanthus emblica, commonly known as Indian gooseberry, Amla, or Amalaki, belongs to the Phyllanthaceae family. It is native to the Indian subcontinent, South Asia, and parts of Southeast Asia. The primary parts used medicinally include the fruit, leaf, root, and bark. Energetics This plant has a cooling temperature and moistening quality with prominent…
Botanical Overview Coptis chinensis, commonly known as Chinese goldthread or goldthread, is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. The medicinal part used primarily is the rhizome. It is native to China and East Asia and is traditionally valued for its therapeutic properties. Energetics The herb is characterized as cooling in temperature and drying in moisture.…
Botanical Overview Atractylodes macrocephala is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It is primarily native to China and East Asia. The part used medicinally is the dried rhizome, commonly known as Bai Zhu in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Common English names include Bighead Atractylodes. Energetics This herb is characterized by a warming temperature…
Botanical Overview Quercus robur (cortex), commonly known as English oak or oak bark, belongs to the Fagaceae family. The medicinal part used is the bark, harvested predominantly in European and Western Asian regions. Oak bark has a long history of use in traditional Western herbal medicine. Energetics Oak bark is considered cooling in temperature and…
Botanical Overview Rubus fruticosus, commonly known as Blackberry or Blackberry leaf, belongs to the Rosaceae family. The plant is native to Europe, North America, and Western Asia. The medicinal parts used primarily include the leaves, stems, and fruits, with the leaves being most commonly utilized for therapeutic purposes. Energetics The leaf is considered energetically neutral…
Botanical Overview Myrica cerifera, commonly known as bayberry, wax myrtle, southern bayberry, and candleberry, is a member of the Myricaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, parts of eastern North America, and the Caribbean. The useful parts include the berries, leaves, and twigs, which have a long tradition of medicinal use. Energetics…
Botanical Overview Filipendula ulmaria, commonly known as Meadowsweet, Queen of the meadow, or Meadwort, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia but has been introduced to North America as well. The parts used medicinally include the flowers, leaves, and roots. Energetics Filipendula ulmaria is…