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Botanical Overview Zanthoxylum americanum, commonly known as American prickly ash, Northern prickly ash, or Yellow prickly ash, is a member of the Rutaceae family native to North America, particularly the Eastern United States and Canada. The plant’s bark, root, and fruit are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics This warming and drying herb possesses bitter and pungent…
Botanical Overview Curcuma zedoaria, commonly known as White turmeric or Zedoary, belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. The medicinal part primarily used is the rhizome. This perennial herb is native to South and Southeast Asia and valued in several traditional medicine systems. Energetics This plant exhibits warming and drying energetic qualities with bitter and pungent tastes.…
Botanical Overview Piper cubeba, commonly known as Cubeb, Cubeb pepper, or Tailed pepper, belongs to the family Piperaceae. The medicinally used part is the fruit, widely harvested from regions in South Asia, Indonesia, and Southeast Asia. Energetics Cubeb fruit has warming temperature and drying moisture energetics. It possesses bitter and pungent tastes, with an ascending…
Botanical Overview Latin Name: Cymbopogon citratus Family: Poaceae Parts Used: Leaf Common Names: Lemongrass Energetics Temperature: warming; Moisture: drying; Tastes: bitter, pungent, sour; Directionality: descending, outward; Tonicity: relaxing; Qi/Blood/Fluid: qi. Primary Actions Antimicrobial Anti-inflammatory Antispasmodic Carminative Diaphoretic Diuretic Sedative Indications Western Indigestion Flatulence Colic Common cold Headache Fever Syndromes Gastrointestinal spasms Mild infections Mild anxiety…
Botanical Overview Saussurea costus, commonly known as Costus root, Kuth, or Kuth root, belongs to the Asteraceae family. The medicinally used part is primarily the root. Native to the Himalayan region including India, China, and Pakistan, this plant has a long history in traditional medicine systems. Energetics Saussurea costus is considered warming and drying, with…
Botanical Overview Peumus boldus, commonly known as Boldo, belongs to the family Monimiaceae. This evergreen shrub or small tree is native to South America, particularly Chile, Peru, and Argentina. The medicinal part used primarily is the leaf, which is harvested and dried for various preparations. Energetics Boldo is traditionally considered warming and drying in nature,…
Botanical Overview Illicium verum (Star anise) is a member of the Schisandraceae family and primarily valued for its dried fruit, commonly used in traditional medicines and culinary applications. Native to East Asia, especially China and Vietnam, it is recognized by its star-shaped pericarps and sweet-pungent aroma. Common names include Star anise, Chinese star anise, and…
Botanical Overview Apium graveolens, commonly known as celery seed, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The seed is the primary part used medicinally and is harvested from a plant native to Europe and Asia. Common names include Celery seed and Garden celery seed. Energetics Celery seed is considered warming and drying in nature, with bitter and…
Botanical Overview Ferula assa-foetida is a perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae family, widely distributed across Western Asia, Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. The primary medicinal part used is the resin derived from its root and rhizome. Commonly known as Asafoetida, Hing, or Devil’s dung, the plant’s resin possesses a strong sulfurous…
Botanical Overview Artemisia absinthium, commonly known as Wormwood, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The plant is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia, and has been introduced to North America. The parts commonly used medicinally are the leaves and flowering tops. Common names include Wormwood, Absinthium, and Common wormwood. Energetics Temperature: warming Moisture:…