Symptoms: kapha imbalance

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  • Ananas comosus

    Botanical Overview Ananas comosus (family Bromeliaceae), commonly called Pineapple, is a tropical plant native to South America, widely cultivated for its edible fruit, stem, and leaves used medicinally. The plant’s harvested parts – mainly fruit and stem – are utilized in traditional and modern herbalism. Energetics The plant has a cooling and moistening nature with…


  • Coffea arabica

    Botanical Overview Coffea arabica is a member of the Rubiaceae family, commonly known as Arabica coffee or simply coffee. The primary medicinal parts used are the seeds, commonly referred to as coffee beans. Native to Ethiopia and Yemen, it is now widely cultivated in tropical regions such as South America. The seeds contain notable bioactive…


  • Allium cepa

    Botanical Overview Allium cepa, commonly known as onion or common onion, is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family cultivated worldwide. The bulb is the primary part used medicinally, with occasional use of the leaf. It is a staple culinary and medicinal plant. Energetics Onion has a warming temperature and drying moisture quality. Its tastes are…


  • Rosmarinus officinalis

    Botanical Overview Rosmarinus officinalis (family Lamiaceae), commonly known as Rosemary, is native to the Mediterranean region and widely cultivated. The parts used medicinally are the leaves and flowers. Its camphoraceous aroma is characteristic of its essential oils. Energetics Rosemary is considered warming and drying in nature. It has bitter and pungent tastes, with an ascending…


  • Carthamus tinctorius

    Botanical Overview Carthamus tinctorius, commonly known as Safflower, is a member of the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to the Mediterranean, Western Asia, India, and China, and has been introduced to North America. The primary parts used medicinally are the seeds, flowers, and their extracted oil. It has a long history of use in…


  • Piper cubeba

    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…


  • Saussurea costus

    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…