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Botanical Overview Terminalia chebula, commonly known as Chebulic myrobalan or Haritaki, belongs to the family Combretaceae. It is native to South and Southeast Asia. The primary part used medicinally is the fruit, known for its numerous therapeutic actions across various medical traditions. Energetics This plant is characterized as cooling and drying in temperature and moisture.…
Botanical Overview Murraya koenigii, commonly known as Curry leaf or Curry tree, belongs to the Rutaceae family. It is native to South and Southeast Asia. The plant’s mainly used parts include leaves, roots, bark, and fruit. Widely used in culinary and traditional medicine, especially in South Asian cultures. Energetics This herb has warming temperature and…
Botanical Overview Latin name: Coptis; Berberis spp. Family: Berberidaceae Parts used: Root, Rhizome, Bark, Stem Common names: Barberry, Goldthread, Oregon grape Energetics Temperature: Cooling Moisture: Drying Tastes: Bitter, Astringent Directionality: Not well characterized Tonicity: Tonifying Qi/Blood/Fluid: Qi tonic Primary Actions Antimicrobial Bitter Choleretic Hepatoprotective Anti-inflammatory Indications Western Indigestion Diarrhea Jaundice Infections Liver dysfunction Skin infections…
Botanical Overview Melissa officinalis, commonly known as Lemon balm or Melissa, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe, the Mediterranean, West Asia, and has naturalized in North America. The herbal preparations primarily use the leaves and aerial parts. Energetics Melissa officinalis is considered to have a cooling temperature and moistening quality. It…
Botanical Overview Hyssopus officinalis, commonly known as Hyssop, is a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Central Asia and Europe, it is traditionally harvested for its leaves, flowers, and aerial parts. Known also as Hyssop sage or Garden hyssop, it has been used in herbal medicine for…
Botanical Overview Thymus vulgaris, commonly known as Garden thyme or simply Thyme, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Lamiaceae family. Native to the Mediterranean region, this aromatic plant is widely cultivated for its culinary and medicinal uses. The parts used traditionally include the leaves, flowers, and aerial parts. Energetics Thyme is considered warming and…
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 Carum carvi, commonly known as Caraway, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The parts used medicinally are primarily the fruit (commonly called seeds). It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa and is cultivated widely for both culinary and medicinal use. Energetics The fruit is considered warming and drying with bitter, pungent,…
Botanical Overview Coriandrum sativum, commonly known as coriander, cilantro, or Chinese parsley, belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, Western Asia, Europe, North Africa, and South Asia. The parts used medicinally include the seed, leaf, and fruit. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening with aromatic, bitter, and sweet…
Botanical Overview Piper nigrum, commonly known as black pepper or pepper, is a member of the Piperaceae family. Its fruit and seed are primarily used medicinally and culinarily. Native to South and Southeast Asia, especially India, black pepper is one of the most widely used spices worldwide. Common names include Black pepper and Pepper. Energetics…