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  • Plantago ovata

    Botanical Overview Plantago ovata, commonly known as Psyllium, Ispaghula, or Isabgol, belongs to the Plantaginaceae family. The primary parts used medicinally are the husks and seeds. Native to South and Western Asia, this plant is valued primarily for its high soluble fiber content and bulk-forming properties. Energetics Plantago ovata is considered neutral in temperature and…


  • Artemisia princeps

    Botanical Overview Artemisia princeps, commonly known as Japanese mugwort or Yomogi, belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is native to East Asia including Japan, Korea, and China. The leaf and herb parts of the plant are primarily used in herbal medicine. Energetics The herb is characterized as warming and drying, with bitter and acrid tastes.…


  • Alchemilla vulgaris

    Botanical Overview Alchemilla vulgaris, commonly known as Lady’s Mantle, is a perennial herb in the Rosaceae family. It is native to Europe and parts of Northern Asia and has been introduced to North America. The aerial parts of the plant are used medicinally and have a long tradition in Western herbal medicine. Common names include…


  • Chamerion angustifolium

    Botanical Overview Chamerion angustifolium, commonly known as Fireweed or Rosebay willowherb, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Onagraceae family. It is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere including Europe, North America, and Asia. The aerial parts, especially the leaves, flowers, and young shoots, are used medicinally and sometimes as food. Energetics This…


  • Anethum graveolens

    Botanical Overview Anethum graveolens, commonly known as dill or dill seed, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The part used medicinally is the seed, which has been widely employed across Europe, Asia, the Mediterranean, and North Africa. This annual herb is prized traditionally for its aromatic seeds that possess carminative and digestive properties. Common names include…


  • Vaccinium myrtillus (fructus)

    Botanical Overview Vaccinium myrtillus (fructus), commonly known as bilberry fruit, European blueberry, or whortleberry, belongs to the Ericaceae family. The medicinally used part is the fruit or berry. Native primarily to Europe and Northern Asia, bilberry has also naturalized in parts of North America. Energetics The fruit is considered cooling and moistening, possessing an astringent…


  • Vaccinium myrtillus (folia)

    Botanical Overview Vaccinium myrtillus (folia), commonly known as bilberry leaf or European blueberry leaf, is a member of the Ericaceae family. The plant is native to Europe and Northern Asia and has been introduced in parts of North America. The medicinal part used is the leaf, which is traditionally harvested for its therapeutic properties. Energetics…


  • Punica granatum (flos)

    Botanical Overview Punica granatum (family Lythraceae) is commonly known as Pomegranate. The part used in herbal medicine here is the flower (flos), prized in various traditional systems. The flowers are recognized for their vibrant color and are utilized for their medicinal properties mainly in Mediterranean, Western Asia, and South Asian regions. Energetics The flowers possess…


  • Nigella sativa

    Botanical Overview Nigella sativa (Ranunculaceae), commonly known as Black seed, Black cumin, or Habbatul barakah, is native to Southwest Asia, the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Middle East. Commonly used parts include the seeds and oil extracted from them. Energetics This herb has a warming temperature and drying moisture quality, with bitter and pungent tastes.…


  • Berberis vulgaris

    Botanical Overview Berberis vulgaris, commonly known as barberry or European barberry, belongs to the Berberidaceae family. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to North America. The parts used medicinally include the root, root bark, stem bark, fruit, and leaf. Energetics Berberis vulgaris is characterized by a cooling…