Syndromes: bacterial infections

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  • Coptis chinensis

    Botanical Overview Coptis chinensis, commonly known as Chinese goldthread or goldthread, is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. The medicinal part used primarily is the rhizome. It is native to China and East Asia and is traditionally valued for its therapeutic properties. Energetics The herb is characterized as cooling in temperature and drying in moisture.…


  • Coptis; Berberis spp.

    Botanical Overview Latin name: Coptis; Berberis spp. Family: Berberidaceae Parts used: Root, Rhizome, Bark, Stem Common names: Barberry, Goldthread, Oregon grape Energetics Temperature: Cooling Moisture: Drying Tastes: Bitter, Astringent Directionality: Not well characterized Tonicity: Tonifying Qi/Blood/Fluid: Qi tonic Primary Actions Antimicrobial Bitter Choleretic Hepatoprotective Anti-inflammatory Indications Western Indigestion Diarrhea Jaundice Infections Liver dysfunction Skin infections…


  • Coptis; Berberis; Mahonia spp.

    Botanical Overview Coptis; Berberis; Mahonia spp. are members of the Berberidaceae family, commonly known as goldthread, barberry, Oregon grape, and mahonia. These plants are native to regions including North America, East Asia, and Europe. The medicinal parts primarily used are the roots and root bark. Energetics The energetics of these species are characterized by a…


  • Hydrastis canadensis

    Botanical Overview Hydrastis canadensis, commonly known as Goldenseal, Orangeroot, or Yellow Puccoon, belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It is native to Eastern North America. The medicinal parts used are primarily the rhizome and root. Energetics Goldenseal is considered warming and drying in nature. Its tastes are bitter, acrid, and astringent. It exhibits descending directionality and…


  • Garcinia mangostana

    Botanical Overview Garcinia mangostana, commonly known as Mangosteen, is a tropical tree species belonging to the Clusiaceae family. Native to Southeast Asia, its fruit and fruit rind are primarily used medicinally and culinarily. The fruit is valued for its sweet and sour flavor as well as potential health benefits. Energetics This plant exhibits cooling and…


  • Morinda citrifolia

    Botanical Overview Morinda citrifolia, commonly known as Noni, Indian mulberry, or Cheese fruit, belongs to the Rubiaceae family. This tropical plant is native to Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, the Caribbean, Australia, and India. The fruit, leaf, root, and bark of Morinda citrifolia are used medicinally. Energetics Morinda citrifolia is generally considered cooling and moistening…


  • Cryptolepis sanguinolenta

    Botanical Overview Cryptolepis sanguinolenta, commonly known as Nibima or Ghana quinine, belongs to the Apocynaceae family. It is native to West and Tropical Africa. The root is the primary part used medicinally. Energetics This herb exhibits a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality with a bitter taste. It is generally relaxing in tonicity and influences…