Symptoms: skin diseases

✦ ✦ ✦

  • Kalanchoe pinnata

    Botanical Overview Kalanchoe pinnata is a succulent plant species in the family Crassulaceae, commonly known as Cathedral Bells, Air Plant, Miracle Leaf, Plant of Life, and Goethe Plant. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar but widely naturalized across tropical regions including South and Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and Central America. The leaf and…


  • Boerhaavia diffusa

    Botanical Overview Boerhaavia diffusa (family Nyctaginaceae) is a widespread perennial herb known commonly as Red Spiderling, Punarnava, and Hogweed. It is native to Asia, Africa, and Australia. The root, leaves, and whole plant are traditionally used for their medicinal properties. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with bitter, astringent, and sweet…


  • Adansonia digitata

    Botanical Overview Adansonia digitata, commonly known as Baobab, Monkey bread tree, or Upside-down tree, belongs to the Malvaceae family. It is native to Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar and introduced in parts of Australia. Various parts are used medicinally including the bark, leaves, fruit pulp, and seeds. Energetics The plant exhibits cooling temperature and moistening properties…


  • Rubia cordifolia

    Botanical Overview Latin name: Rubia cordifolia Family: Rubiaceae Parts used: Root, Rhizome Common names: Indian madder, Manjistha, Red root Energetics This herb has a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste profile includes bitter, astringent, and sweet. It is tonifying in nature and primarily affects the blood aspect of the body. Primary Actions Anti-inflammatory…


  • Boerhavia diffusa

    Botanical Overview Boerhavia diffusa, commonly known as Punarnava or Red spiderling, is a member of the Nyctaginaceae family. Widely distributed across tropical Asia, Africa, and Australia, this plant’s root, leaf, and whole plant are traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Energetics It is characterized by a cooling temperature and moistening moisture nature, with bitter, astringent, and…


  • Azadirachta indica

    Botanical Overview Azadirachta indica, commonly known as Neem or Margosa, belongs to the family Meliaceae. Native to the Indian subcontinent and widely naturalized across Southeast Asia and Tropical Africa, this tree is valued for its multiple medicinal parts including bark, leaves, seeds, flowers, fruit, and oil. Energetics Neem is considered cooling and drying in nature,…


  • Terminalia bellirica

    Botanical Overview Terminalia bellirica is a tree in the Combretaceae family native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly known as Baheda, Beleric, Bibhitaki, or Belliric Myrobalan. The primary parts used medicinally include the fruit, seed, and bark. It is an integral herb in traditional Ayurvedic formulations and other Asian traditional medicine systems. Energetics The herb…


  • Phyllanthus emblica

    Botanical Overview Phyllanthus emblica, commonly known as Indian gooseberry, Amla, or Amalaki, belongs to the Phyllanthaceae family. It is native to the Indian subcontinent, South Asia, and parts of Southeast Asia. The primary parts used medicinally include the fruit, leaf, root, and bark. Energetics This plant has a cooling temperature and moistening quality with prominent…


  • Plantago major

    Botanical Overview Plantago major L., commonly known as Broadleaf plantain, Greater plantain, or Common plantain, belongs to the Plantaginaceae family. It is native to temperate regions worldwide, including Europe, North America, and Asia. The herbaceous perennial grows low to the ground and is known for its broad, ovate leaves and inconspicuous flowers. The primary parts…


  • Calendula officinalis

    Botanical Overview Calendula officinalis, commonly known as Marigold or Pot Marigold, belongs to the Asteraceae family. The medicinal part mainly used is the flower. Native to the Mediterranean and introduced widely in Europe and Western Asia, it has a long history of traditional use. Energetics Calendula is characterized energetically as cooling and neutral in moisture,…