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  • Angelica archangelica

    Botanical Overview Angelica archangelica, commonly known as Angelica, Garden angelica, or Wild celery, is a tall biennial plant of the Apiaceae family. Native to northern and central Europe including Scandinavia and parts of northern Asia, it is prized for its aromatic root, seeds, leaves, and stems utilized in herbal medicine. Energetics The herb is considered…


  • Artemisia vulgaris

    Botanical Overview Artemisia vulgaris, commonly known as Mugwort or Common Mugwort, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The plant’s leaf and flower parts are primarily used medicinally. Mugwort is recognized for its aromatic, bitter taste and mild stimulating properties. Energetics It is considered warming and drying in…


  • Viburnum prunifolium

    Botanical Overview Viburnum prunifolium, commonly known as Black Haw, is a member of the Adoxaceae family. Native to Eastern North America, particularly in the Southeastern United States, Black Haw is primarily used medicinally for its bark. Energetics Black Haw has a neutral temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste profile includes bitter and astringent qualities.…


  • Actaea racemosa

    Botanical Overview Actaea racemosa, commonly known as Black cohosh, Black snakeroot, and Squaw root, belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. The medicinal parts used are primarily the root and rhizome. This plant is native to Eastern North America and has been traditionally used by Native American and Western herbalists. Energetics Black cohosh is considered energetically neutral…


  • Leonurus cardiaca

    Botanical Overview Leonurus cardiaca, commonly called Motherwort, Lion’s Tail, or Lion’s Ear, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia and has been introduced to North America. The most commonly used parts are the aerial parts including the leaves and flowers. Energetics Motherwort is considered cooling in temperature…


  • Carum carvi

    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,…


  • Cinnamomum cassia

    Botanical Overview Cinnamomum cassia, commonly known as Cassia or Chinese cinnamon, belongs to the family Lauraceae. This evergreen tree is native to China and Southeast Asia. The medicinal part used is primarily the bark, harvested and dried to produce the characteristic aromatic spice and herbal remedy. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in…


  • Foeniculum vulgare

    Botanical Overview Foeniculum vulgare, commonly known as Fennel, Sweet fennel, or Sweet cumin, is a species in the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region but is also found throughout Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The plant’s parts used medicinally include seeds, fruits, aerial parts, leaves, and root. Fennel is widely recognized for…


  • Chamaemelum nobile

    Botanical Overview Chamaemelum nobile, commonly known as Roman chamomile or English chamomile, is a member of the Asteraceae family. Native to Europe and the Mediterranean region, its flowering tops are primarily used for medicinal purposes. Energetics This herb is traditionally considered cooling and drying in nature with bitter and sweet tastes. It exhibits descending and…


  • Daucus carota

    Botanical Overview Daucus carota, commonly known as carrot seed, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The seed is the primary part used medicinally. Native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, it has a history of traditional use in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying with bitter, pungent, and sweet tastes. It…