Symptoms: wounds

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  • Hedera helix

    Botanical Overview Hedera helix, commonly known as English Ivy or Common Ivy, is a member of the Araliaceae family. Native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, this plant’s leaves and roots are traditionally used medicinally. Its broad green leaves are a distinctive feature, widely recognized around the world. Energetics Temperature: Neutral Moisture: Moistening Tastes:…


  • Artemisia princeps

    Botanical Overview Artemisia princeps, commonly known as Japanese mugwort or Yomogi, belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is native to East Asia including Japan, Korea, and China. The leaf and herb parts of the plant are primarily used in herbal medicine. Energetics The herb is characterized as warming and drying, with bitter and acrid tastes.…


  • Stachys palustris

    Botanical Overview Latin Name: Stachys palustris Family: Lamiaceae Parts Used: Aerial parts, leaf, flower Common Names: Marsh Woundwort, Hedge Woundwort, Marsh Hedge-nettle Energetics Stachys palustris is considered cooling and moistening in nature. It has bitter and astringent tastes. Its energetic profile is generally relaxing and primarily supports the qi. Primary Actions Astringent Anti-inflammatory Wound healing…


  • Hydrocotyle vulgaris

    Botanical Overview Hydrocotyle vulgaris, commonly known as Marsh Pennywort or Water Pennywort, is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Araliaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia, typically found in wetlands and marshy areas. The whole plant is traditionally used in herbal applications. Energetics This plant has a cooling temperature and moistening moisture…


  • Stachys sylvatica

    Botanical Overview Stachys sylvatica, commonly known as Hedge woundwort, Hedge nettle, or Wood betony, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northwest Africa, this perennial herb’s aerial parts are principally used in traditional herbal practice. Energetics It exhibits a neutral temperature with drying moisture qualities. Its taste profile is primarily bitter…


  • Plantago lanceolata

    Botanical Overview Plantago lanceolata L., commonly known as English plantain, ribwort plantain, or narrowleaf plantain, belongs to the family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia and now widespread in North America as an introduced species. The plant’s leaves and seeds are primarily used medicinally. Common names include English plantain, ribgrass, ribwort plantain, and…


  • Dipsacus asper

    Botanical Overview Dipsacus asper, commonly known as Wild Teasel or Rough Teasel and referred to as Xuduan in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is a perennial plant of the Caprifoliaceae family indigenous to East Asia including China, Japan, and Korea. The primary medicinal part used is the root. Energetics The root is considered cooling in temperature…


  • Thymbra spicata

    Botanical Overview Thymbra spicata, commonly known as Eastern Mediterranean thyme, spiked thyme, or wild thyme, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is indigenous to the Eastern Mediterranean region including parts of the Middle East and Southeastern Europe. The leaves and flowering tops are the parts most commonly used in herbal preparations. Energetics This herb is…


  • Pistacia atlantica

    Botanical Overview Pistacia atlantica (family Anacardiaceae), commonly known as Atlas pistachio, Mount Atlas mastic tree, or wild pistachio, is native to the Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, and Southwest Asia. Traditional uses employ the leaves, seeds, resin, and gum of the plant. Energetics This species is generally considered warming and drying in nature. Its tastes…


  • Myrtus communis

    Botanical Overview Myrtus communis, commonly known as common myrtle, is a Mediterranean native shrub belonging to the family Myrtaceae. The medicinal parts used primarily include the leaves, berries, and flowers. It has a long history of use in traditional Western herbal medicine. Energetics The plant possesses a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste…