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Botanical Overview Mondia whitei, commonly known as Mondia, White’s ginger, or Mondia root, is a member of the Apocynaceae family. It is native to various regions of Africa including East, Central, and West Africa. The root is the primary part used medicinally. Energetics This plant is considered warming with neutral moisture. It has bitter and…
Botanical Overview Tribulus terrestris, commonly known as Puncture vine or Gokshura, is a flowering plant in the Zygophyllaceae family. It is native to Mediterranean regions but is now widespread across Asia, Africa, Australia, and beyond. The plant’s fruits, roots, and whole plant are traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics Tribulus terrestris is considered energetically neutral…
Botanical Overview Kaempferia parviflora, commonly known as Black Ginger, Thai Ginseng, or Krachaidum, is a member of the Zingiberaceae family native to Southeast Asia, predominantly Thailand. The medicinally used part is the rhizome, traditionally valued for its invigorating properties. Energetics This plant is characterized as warming and drying in nature with bitter and pungent tastes.…
Botanical Overview Pausinystalia johimbe, commonly known as Yohimbe or Johimbe, is a member of the Rubiaceae family native to Central and West Africa. The bark is the part traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics This plant has warming and drying energetic qualities, characterized by a bitter taste. It is considered tonifying but directionality and qi/blood/fluid…
Botanical Overview Cistanche deserticola (family Orobanchaceae) is a parasitic herb native to arid regions of northwestern China, including Inner Mongolia, Gansu, and Xinjiang provinces. Commonly known as Desert Cistanche or Rou Cong Rong in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the dried stems are the medicinal part used. It is a valued tonic herb with a long…
Botanical Overview Ptychopetalum olacoides, commonly known as Muira puama or Muirapuama, is a small tree native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and Peru, belonging to the Olacaceae family. The root and stem are primarily used medicinally. It is traditionally valued for its neurological and reproductive health benefits. Energetics This herb is considered neutral in…
Botanical Overview Eurycoma longifolia Jack, commonly known as Tongkat Ali, Malaysian ginseng, or Longjack, belongs to the family Simaroubaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia and primarily valued for its root, which is used medicinally. Energetics This plant is considered warming and drying in nature, with bitter and pungent tastes. Directionally, it is ascending and…
Botanical Overview Epimedium grandiflorum belongs to the family Berberidaceae and is commonly known as Horny Goat Weed, Barrenwort, or simply Epimedium. It is native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan. The aerial parts, particularly the leaves, are utilized medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered warming with a neutral moisture quality. Its taste is…