Symptoms: urinary infections

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  • 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…


  • Cucurbita pepo

    Botanical Overview Cucurbita pepo, belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, is a widely cultivated plant known primarily for its seeds, commonly referred to as pumpkin seeds. The seeds (semen) are the primary parts used medicinally. Common names include pumpkin seed, green pumpkin seed, and pepo seed. This species is native to Europe, North America, and the…


  • Phyllanthus niruri

    Botanical Overview Phyllanthus niruri belongs to the Phyllanthaceae family and is commonly known as Chanca Piedra, Stonebreaker, Seed-under-leaf, or Stonebreaker plant. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, South America, the West Indies, and Africa. Traditionally, the whole plant including leaves and stems is used medicinally. Energetics Phyllanthus niruri is considered cooling and moistening…


  • 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…


  • Hemidesmus indicus (radix)

    Botanical Overview Hemidesmus indicus (family Apocynaceae) is commonly known as Indian Sarsaparilla, Anantamul, or Sariva. The medicinal part used is the root, prized predominantly in South Asian traditional medicine systems. Native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia, this woody climber has a long history of applications in herbal therapeutics. Energetics The root…


  • Nauclea latifolia

    Botanical Overview Nauclea latifolia is a member of the Rubiaceae family, commonly known as African peach or pin cushion tree. Native to West and Central Africa, various parts of the plant including the bark, leaves, roots, stem bark, and fruit are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics The plant exhibits a neutral temperature and moisture energetic profile,…