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Botanical Overview Tropaeolum majus, commonly called Garden nasturtium, Indian cress, or Nasturtium, belongs to the family Tropaeolaceae. Native to Central and South America, it is widely cultivated in Europe and other regions. The parts used medicinally include the leaves, flowers, and seeds. Energetics Tropaeolum majus is considered cooling and moistening in quality, with a pungent,…
Botanical Overview Juniperus communis, commonly known as Common juniper or Juniper berry, belongs to the Cupressaceae family. It is native across Europe, North America, and Asia. The parts used medicinally include the berries, leaves, and twigs. Energetics This plant exhibits warming temperature and drying moisture energetics. Its tastes are bitter, pungent, and astringent, with an…
Botanical Overview Armoracia rusticana, commonly known as horseradish, belongs to the Brassicaceae family. The plant is native to Europe and Western Asia and is naturalized in North America. The root is the primary part used for medicinal and culinary purposes, known for its pungent taste and warming effects. Energetics Horseradish has warming temperature and drying…
Botanical Overview Glechoma hederacea, commonly known as Ground-ivy, Creeping Charlie, Gill-over-the-ground, or Alehoof, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia and has been introduced widely in North America. The medicinal parts primarily used are the aerial parts and leaves. Energetics This herb is traditionally considered to have a cooling…
Botanical Overview Galium aparine, commonly known as Cleavers, Goosegrass, Sticky Willy, or Catchweed, is a member of the Rubiaceae family. Native to Europe, Asia, North America, and Northern Africa, it is known for its trailing, clinging stems and small white flowers. The aerial parts or whole herb are traditionally used medicinally. Energetics This herb exhibits…
Botanical Overview Arctium lappa (radix), commonly known as burdock root or greater burdock, belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The medicinal part used primarily is the root, prized for its detoxifying and cleansing properties. Energetics The root is considered cooling and moistening in traditional energetics. It…
Botanical Overview Bergenia ciliata, belonging to the Saxifragaceae family, is commonly known as Hairy Bergenia, Pashanbheda, or Stonebreaker. It is native to the Himalayan regions of South Asia and China. The rhizome, leaves, and roots of this plant are commonly used in traditional herbal medicine. Energetics The plant exhibits a cooling and moistening nature with…
Botanical Overview Aralia racemosa, commonly known as American spikenard or Small spikenard, belongs to the Araliaceae family. It is native to Eastern North America. The parts used medicinally include the root and rhizome. Energetics Aralia racemosa is considered warming and moistening, with bitter and sweet tastes. It has a descending and outward energetic directionality and…
Botanical Overview Vaccinium macrocarpon (fructus), commonly known as cranberry, large cranberry, or American cranberry, belongs to the Ericaceae family. The harvested part used medicinally is the fruit. It is native to North America. Cranberries are well-known for their distinctive sour taste and rich phytochemical profile. Energetics The fruit is generally considered cooling in nature and…
Botanical Overview Betula pendula, commonly known as Silver birch, European white birch, or Weeping birch, belongs to the Betulaceae family. Native to Europe, northern Asia, and parts of Siberia, this deciduous tree provides medicinal leaves, bark, sap, and twigs traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics Betula pendula is considered to have a cooling temperature with…