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Botanical Overview Origanum syriacum, commonly known as Syrian oregano, Bible hyssop, or Syrian marjoram, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Eastern Mediterranean and Levant regions. The medicinally used parts are mainly the leaf and flowering tops. Energetics The herb is considered warming and drying with bitter, pungent, and aromatic tastes. It…
Botanical Overview Rubus fruticosus, commonly known as Blackberry or Blackberry leaf, belongs to the Rosaceae family. The plant is native to Europe, North America, and Western Asia. The medicinal parts used primarily include the leaves, stems, and fruits, with the leaves being most commonly utilized for therapeutic purposes. Energetics The leaf is considered energetically neutral…
Botanical Overview Alpinia officinarum, commonly known as Lesser Galangal or simply Galangal, belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. The medicinal part used is primarily the rhizome. Native to Southeast Asia, including China and India, it has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems. Energetics The plant exhibits a warming and drying nature with pungent…
Botanical Overview Glycyrrhiza glabra, commonly known as Liquorice, Licorice, or Sweet root, is a member of the Fabaceae family. The medicinal parts used are primarily the root and rhizome. Native to the Mediterranean, Western and Central Asia, and parts of Europe, this plant has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine. Energetics It…
Botanical Overview Guazuma ulmifolia, commonly known as West Indian elm, Bay cedar, Guácimo, Mutamba, or simply Guazuma, is a member of the Malvaceae family. It is native to Central and South America and the Caribbean. The parts used medicinally include the bark, leaves, and seeds. Energetics The plant is traditionally considered cooling in temperature and…
Botanical Overview Maytenus ilicifolia, commonly known as Espinheira-santa or Santa espina, is a species in the Celastraceae family native to South America, predominantly found in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The medicinal parts used are primarily the dried leaves. Energetics The plant’s energetics are generally characterized as cooling and drying, with bitter and astringent tastes.…
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 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 Anacyclus pyrethrum, belonging to the Asteraceae family, is commonly known as Pellitory root, African pyrethrum, Spanish chamomile, and Akkalkara. The plant is indigenous to Mediterranean, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. The root is the primary part used medicinally. Energetics The root is considered warming and drying in nature, with a bitter and pungent…