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  • Paeonia lactiflora

    Botanical Overview Paeonia lactiflora, commonly known as Chinese peony or Bai Shao, is a member of the Paeoniaceae family. The medicinal part predominantly used is the root. Native to East Asia, particularly China, Korea, and Japan, it has longstanding traditional uses primarily in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Energetics The root of Paeonia lactiflora is considered to…


  • Viburnum opulus

    Botanical Overview Viburnum opulus, commonly known as Guelder rose, Cramp bark, or European cranberrybush, belongs to the family Adoxaceae. It is native to Europe, Northern Asia, and North America. The medicinal parts primarily used are the bark, fruit, and leaves. Energetics This herb has a neutral temperature and moisture quality with bitter and astringent tastes.…


  • Cardiospermum halicacabum

    Botanical Overview Cardiospermum halicacabum, commonly known as Balloon vine, Heart seed, or Love-in-a-puff, is a climbing plant of the Sapindaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and South America. Various parts including the leaf, flower, seed, and whole plant are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics This plant has a cooling temperature and…


  • Cinchona officinalis

    Botanical Overview Cinchona officinalis belongs to the Rubiaceae family and is native to the Andean regions of South America, including Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. The medicinally used part is primarily the bark, commonly known by names such as Jesuit’s bark, Peruvian bark, Quina, and China bark. Energetics This plant is considered cooling and drying in…


  • Corydalis yanhusuo

    Botanical Overview Corydalis yanhusuo (family Papaveraceae), commonly known as Yanhusuo or Yuan Hu Suo, is a plant native to East Asia, primarily China. The medicinal part used is the rhizome, prized in traditional Chinese herbal medicine for its analgesic and blood-moving properties. Energetics This herb is considered warming in temperature with neutral moisture. It tastes…