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Botanical Overview Urtica dioica, commonly known as stinging nettle or common nettle, belongs to the Urticaceae family. It is widespread across Europe, North America, Asia, and Northern Africa. The primary parts used medicinally include the leaf, root, and seed. Historically valued for its versatility, nettle has a long tradition of use in Western herbalism. Energetics…
Botanical Overview Harpagophytum procumbens, commonly known as Devil’s Claw or Grapple Plant, belongs to the family Pedaliaceae and is native to Southern Africa including regions such as Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa. The medicinally used part is the root, especially the secondary tuberous roots. Energetics The root is considered cooling and drying in nature, with…
Botanical Overview Salix alba, commonly known as White willow, European willow, or simply Willow, belongs to the family Salicaceae. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. The medicinal parts commonly used are the bark and leaves. Energetics White willow is considered cooling and drying in nature, with bitter and astringent tastes. It…
Botanical Overview Latin Name: Boswellia serrataFamily: BurseraceaeParts Used: Gum resinCommon Names: Indian frankincense, Salai, Shallaki Energetics Temperature: warmingMoisture: dryingTastes: bitter, pungentDirectionality: ascending, outwardTonicity: relaxingQi/Blood/Fluid: qi Primary Actions Anti-inflammatory Analgesic Antioxidant Astringent Immunomodulatory Indications Western Joint pain Inflammation Osteoarthritis Asthma Ulcerative colitis Syndromes Chronic inflammatory conditions Degenerative joint disease Autoimmune disorders TCM Painful joints Swellings Lung…
Botanical Overview Symphytum officinale, commonly known as Comfrey, Common comfrey, Knitbone, and Slippery root, is a member of the Boraginaceae family. Its primary medicinal parts are the root and the leaf. It is native to Europe and Northwestern Asia and has been introduced to North America. Energetics Comfrey is traditionally considered to have a cooling…
Botanical Overview Urtica dioica (folia), commonly known as Stinging Nettle or Nettle Leaf, is a member of the Urticaceae family. The primary medicinal parts used are the leaves, harvested for their therapeutic properties. Native to Europe, Asia, and North America, this plant has a longstanding history in herbal medicine traditions across the Western world and…
Botanical Overview Commiphora wightii (Family: Burseraceae) is a resin-producing shrub native to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Southeast Asia. Commonly known as Guggul or Indian bdellium, the medicinally used part is the aromatic resin exuded from the stem and branches. This resin has been prized historically in Ayurvedic and Unani traditions for its therapeutic properties. Energetics…
Botanical Overview Curcuma longa belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. The plant is primarily known by its common names such as Turmeric, Indian saffron, and Haridra. The medicinal part used is the rhizome, native to tropical Asia, particularly India and Southeast Asia. Energetics Curcuma longa is considered warming and drying in nature. It possesses bitter, pungent,…
Botanical Overview Juniperus communis, commonly known as Common juniper or Juniper berry, belongs to the Cupressaceae family. It is native across Europe, North America, and Asia. The parts used medicinally include the berries, leaves, and twigs. Energetics This plant exhibits warming temperature and drying moisture energetics. Its tastes are bitter, pungent, and astringent, with an…
Botanical Overview Aralia elata (family Araliaceae), commonly known as Japanese Angelica Tree or Korean Angelica Tree, is a deciduous tree native to East Asia, including Japan, Korea, and parts of Russia and Manchuria. The parts mainly used medicinally are the root bark, stem bark, young shoots, and leaves. It has traditional uses primarily in East…