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  • Collinsonia canadensis

    Botanical Overview Collinsonia canadensis, commonly known as Stone root, Richweed, or Canada horse balm, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. This perennial herb is native to Eastern North America. The primary part used medicinally is the root, valued for its tonic and astringent properties. Energetics Stone root is considered energetically neutral in temperature and drying in…


  • Elymus repens (rhizoma)

    Botanical Overview Elymus repens (rhizoma), commonly known as Couch grass or Quackgrass, belongs to the Poaceae family. The medicinal part used is the rhizome, primarily harvested for its traditional uses. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Energetics This plant is characterized by a cooling temperature and moistening moisture quality. Its taste is…


  • Akebia quinata

    Botanical Overview Akebia quinata, commonly known as chocolate vine or five-leaf akebia, belongs to the family Lardizabalaceae. Native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea, it is valued in traditional herbal medicine. The primarily used parts include the stems, fruit, and leaves. Energetics Akebia quinata is considered to have a neutral temperature and moisture…


  • Clematis chinensis

    Botanical Overview Clematis chinensis is a species in the Ranunculaceae family, commonly known as Chinese clematis or Wei Ling Xian. It is native to eastern Asia, particularly China. The roots and stems are the primary parts used medicinally. Energetics This herb is characterized by a warming temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste is acrid…


  • Polyporus umbellatus

    Botanical Overview Polyporus umbellatus is a medicinal fungus belonging to the Polyporaceae family. It is commonly known as Umbrella Polypore. The part used medicinally is primarily the sclerotium, a dense fungal mass. This species grows in temperate regions including East Asia, Europe, and North America. Energetics The energetics of Polyporus umbellatus are generally neutral in…


  • Alisma orientale

    Botanical Overview Alisma orientale (family Alismataceae), commonly known as Oriental water plantain or water plantain, is native to East Asia, particularly China, Japan, and Korea. The rhizome and root are the parts traditionally used medicinally. Energetics This herb is characterized as cooling and moistening in nature, with sweet and bland tastes. Its action is descending,…


  • Cecropia peltata

    Botanical Overview Cecropia peltata belongs to the family Urticaceae and is commonly known as Ambulillo, Trumpet Tree, or Yagrumo hembra. This fast-growing tropical tree is native to Central and South America as well as the Caribbean. The leaf and stem bark are primarily used in traditional medicine. Energetics This plant has cooling temperature and moistening…


  • Cecropia obtusifolia

    Botanical Overview Cecropia obtusifolia is a species in the Urticaceae family commonly known as Trumpet tree, Guarumo, or simply Cecropia. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and northern South America. The leaves and bark are the primary medicinal parts used traditionally. Energetics The plant energetics are characterized as cooling and moistening, with bitter, astringent,…


  • Scutellaria barbata

    Botanical Overview Scutellaria barbata, commonly known as Barbed Skullcap or Ban Zhi Lian, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to East Asia including China and Taiwan. The medicinal parts primarily include the whole plant or aerial parts, commonly utilized in traditional Chinese medicine. Energetics The herb has a cooling temperature and…


  • Coix lacryma-jobi

    Botanical Overview Coix lacryma-jobi, commonly known as Adlay or Job’s tears, is a plant in the Poaceae family. The seed (semen) is used medicinally across East and Southeast Asia and parts of India. It is also called Chinese pearl barley or Coix seed. Energetics This seed is traditionally considered cooling and moistening in nature. It…