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Botanical Overview Albizia lebbeck, belonging to the Fabaceae family, is a deciduous tree native to South and Southeast Asia, also found in Australia and parts of Africa. Common names include Lebbeck, Sirisa, Woman’s Tongue Tree, and Indian Albizia. Traditional medicine utilizes various parts of the plant including bark, leaves, flowers, seeds, and pods. Energetics The…
Botanical Overview Eclipta prostrata, commonly known as False Daisy or Bhringraj, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is a widely distributed herb found in Asia, Australia, and South America. The whole herb and leaves are primarily used medicinally. Energetics The plant is considered cooling and moistening with bitter, astringent, and sweet tastes. It has a…
Botanical Overview Plumbago zeylanica, commonly known as Ceylon leadwort, Chitrak, or White leadwort, belongs to the Plumbaginaceae family. This plant is native to India, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Australia. The medicinal parts primarily used are the root, leaf, and sometimes the whole plant. Energetics Plumbago zeylanica is considered warming and drying in temperature and moisture…
Botanical Overview Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, commonly known as Chinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, or Shoeblackplant, belongs to the Malvaceae family. This tropical flowering shrub is native to Tropical Asia and widely cultivated in the Pacific Islands, Hawaii, India, and Southeast Asia. The primary plant parts used medicinally are the flowers and leaves. Energetics Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is considered…
Botanical Overview Ficus religiosa, known commonly as Peepal, Bo tree, Sacred fig, or Pipal, belongs to the Moraceae family. Indigenous to the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, this species is revered both botanically and culturally. The parts used medicinally include leaves, bark, root, fruit, and stem. Energetics The plant exhibits a cooling temperature and drying…
Botanical Overview Euphorbia hirta, belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family, is a widely distributed medicinal plant known by common names such as asthma-plant, milk weed, and gatherweed. The whole plant and leaves are primarily used in traditional medicine across tropical regions of Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying…
Botanical Overview Ammi majus, commonly known as Bishop’s weed, greater ammi, or golden lace, is a medicinal plant from the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. The fruit and seed are the primary parts used medicinally. Energetics Ammi majus is considered warming and drying with bitter and pungent…
Botanical Overview Hemidesmus indicus, commonly known as Indian Sarsaparilla, Anantamool, or Sariva, belongs to the family Apocynaceae. This medicinal plant is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent and is widely used for its root. The root is traditionally valued in various systems of medicine. Energetics The root of Hemidesmus indicus is characterized by a cooling temperature…
Botanical Overview Arctium lappa, commonly known as Burdock, Greater burdock, or Gobo, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The plant is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The root is the primary part used medicinally, though seeds and leaves are also utilized in some traditions. Energetics Burdock is energetically cooling and moistening, with…
Botanical Overview Prunella vulgaris, commonly known as Self-heal or Heal-all, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, the plant’s aerial parts including leaves and flowers are used medicinally. Energetics Prunella vulgaris has a cooling temperature and moistening moisture quality. Its taste profile includes bitter, astringent,…