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Botanical Overview Galium aparine, commonly known as Cleavers, Goosegrass, Sticky Willy, or Catchweed, is a member of the Rubiaceae family. Native to Europe, Asia, North America, and Northern Africa, it is known for its trailing, clinging stems and small white flowers. The aerial parts or whole herb are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics This herb exhibits…
Botanical Overview Arctium lappa (radix), commonly known as burdock root or greater burdock, belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The medicinal part used primarily is the root, prized for its detoxifying and cleansing properties. Energetics The root is considered cooling and moistening in traditional energetics. It…
Botanical Overview Kigelia africana, commonly known as Sausage Tree or Kigelia, belongs to the Bignoniaceae family. It is native to tropical and sub-Saharan Africa. Various parts of the plant—fruit, bark, leaves, flowers, and roots—are utilized medicinally. Energetics The plant is characterized by a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste profile includes bitter and…
Botanical Overview Hydnocarpus wightianus, commonly known as Chaulmoogra, belongs to the family Achariaceae. This medicinal plant is native to India and Southeast Asia. Primarily, the seeds, seed oil, and bark are used for their therapeutic properties. Energetics The plant exhibits a neutral temperature and drying moisture quality. It has bitter and pungent tastes and is…
Botanical Overview Latin Name: Sophora flavescens (Family: Fabaceae) Common Names: Ku Shen, Shrubby Sophora Root, Lightyellow Sophora Root, Sophora root Parts Used: Root Energetics It is traditionally regarded as cooling with drying moisture. Its taste profile includes bitter and pungent flavors, and it is considered to have a relaxing tonicity affecting primarily the qi. Primary…
Botanical Overview Cardiospermum halicacabum, commonly known as Balloon vine, Heart seed, or Love-in-a-puff, is a climbing plant of the Sapindaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and South America. Various parts including the leaf, flower, seed, and whole plant are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics This plant has a cooling temperature and…
Botanical Overview Psoralea corylifolia, belonging to the Fabaceae family, is commonly known as Babchi or Bakuchi. The primary medicinal part used is the seed. This plant is native to regions of India, Sri Lanka, China, and Southeast Asia. Energetics Psoralea corylifolia is considered warming and drying in temperature and moisture. It has a bitter, pungent,…
Botanical Overview Polypodium leucotomos is a fern species belonging to the family Polypodiaceae, native to Central and South America. Commonly known as Calaguala or Polypody fern, its leaves and rhizomes are used medicinally. It is primarily valued for its beneficial effects on the skin and immune system. Energetics The energetics of Polypodium leucotomos are generally…
Botanical Overview Santalum album, commonly known as Indian Sandalwood or Sandalwood, belongs to the Santalaceae family. It is native to India, Indonesia, Australia, and Southeast Asia. The heartwood and the essential oil extracted from it are the primary parts used medicinally. Energetics Sandalwood exhibits a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste is bitter…
Botanical Overview Saraca asoca (family Fabaceae), commonly known as Ashoka or the sorrowless tree, is a sacred medicinal plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The bark, flowers, leaves, and seeds are traditionally used parts. Energetics The plant is considered energetically neutral in temperature, drying in moisture influence, with predominantly astringent and bitter…