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Botanical Overview Ilex paraguariensis, commonly known as Yerba mate, Mate, or Paraguay tea, belongs to the Aquifoliaceae family. It is native to South America, prominently Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The leaf is the medicinally used part. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying, with a bitter, astringent, and pungent taste. Its energetic actions…
Botanical Overview Paullinia cupana, commonly known as Guarana, belongs to the Sapindaceae family. Native to the Amazon basin and northern South America, especially Brazil, the medicinally used part is the seed. Guarana seeds are known for their stimulant properties due to their high caffeine content. Energetics Guarana is considered warming and drying in nature. It…
Botanical Overview Taraxacum officinale, commonly known as Dandelion, is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is widely distributed across Europe, North America, and Asia, commonly naturalized worldwide. The parts used medicinally include the root, leaf, and flower. This resilient plant is famed for its bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. Energetics Dandelion exhibits…
Botanical Overview Rumex acetosella, commonly known as Sheep’s sorrel, Red sorrel, Field sorrel, or Yellow sorrel, is a herbaceous plant of the Polygonaceae family. It is native to Europe but naturalized widely across North America, Asia, and Australia. The most commonly used parts are the leaves and roots. Energetics This plant is characterized by a…
Botanical Overview Smilax officinalis, also known as Sarsaparilla or Mexican sarsaparilla, is a member of the Smilacaceae family. The rhizome and root parts of the plant are primarily used medicinally. This species is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean and has been traditionally valued for its therapeutic properties. Energetics Smilax officinalis exhibits a…
Botanical Overview Betula pendula, commonly known as Silver birch, European white birch, or Weeping birch, belongs to the Betulaceae family. Native to Europe, northern Asia, and parts of Siberia, this deciduous tree provides medicinal leaves, bark, sap, and twigs traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics Betula pendula is considered to have a cooling temperature with…
Botanical Overview Baccharis trimera is a perennial shrub belonging to the Asteraceae family, commonly known as Carqueja or Brazilian Tea. It is native to South America, particularly Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The parts used medicinally include the aerial parts, leaves, and flowering tops. The plant has a long history of traditional use in the…
Botanical Overview Artemisia capillaris, commonly known as Capillaris Wormwood or Yin Chen Hao, is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan. The whole plant or herb is used medicinally. Energetics This herb is traditionally considered cooling and drying with a bitter taste and descending directionality.…