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  • Levisticum officinale

    Botanical Overview Levisticum officinale, commonly known as Lovage or Love parsley, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and the Mediterranean region. The plant’s root, leaves, and seeds are traditionally used for their medicinal properties. Energetics Levisticum officinale is considered warming and drying. Its taste…


  • Solanum dulcamara

    Botanical Overview Solanum dulcamara, commonly known as Bittersweet Nightshade or Woody Nightshade, belongs to the Solanaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia but also naturalized in North America. The parts used medicinally include aerial parts such as leaves, stems, and berries. Energetics This herb has a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality. Its…


  • Houttuynia cordata

    Botanical Overview Houttuynia cordata is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the family Saururaceae. Commonly known as Chameleon plant, Fish mint, Heartleaf, and Yuxingcao, it is native to East and Southeast Asia. The most commonly used parts in herbal medicine are the leaves and the whole plant, valued for their medicinal properties. Energetics This plant…


  • Scoparia dulcis

    Botanical Overview Scoparia dulcis (Family: Plantaginaceae) is a tropical herb commonly known as Sweet broomweed, Licorice weed, or Sweet broom. It is native to Tropical Asia, South America, Africa, and Australia. The whole plant, including leaves and stems, is used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with bitter and sweet…


  • Aframomum melegueta

    Botanical Overview Aframomum melegueta belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and is commonly known as Grains of Paradise, Melegueta pepper, Guinea pepper, and Alligator pepper. It is native to West Africa, where its seeds are harvested and used medicinally and as a spice. Energetics This plant is considered warming and drying with a pungent and bitter…


  • Pistacia lentiscus

    Botanical Overview Pistacia lentiscus, commonly known as Mastic, Mastic tree, or Lentisk, is a member of the Anacardiaceae family. Native to Mediterranean regions, North Africa, and the Middle East, this evergreen shrub or small tree yields a fragrant resin traditionally harvested for medicinal and culinary use. The primary parts utilized are the resin, leaves, and…


  • Glycyrrhiza uralensis

    Botanical Overview Glycyrrhiza uralensis, commonly known as Chinese licorice or Gan Cao, belongs to the Fabaceae family. The medicinal parts used are primarily the root and rhizome. Native to East Asia, including China and Mongolia, it is widely used in traditional and modern herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered neutral in temperature and moistening…


  • Armoracia rusticana

    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…


  • Chamerion angustifolium

    Botanical Overview Chamerion angustifolium, commonly known as Fireweed or Rosebay willowherb, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Onagraceae family. It is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere including Europe, North America, and Asia. The aerial parts, especially the leaves, flowers, and young shoots, are used medicinally and sometimes as food. Energetics This…


  • Ajuga reptans

    Botanical Overview Ajuga reptans, commonly known as Bugleweed, Carpet Bugle, or Wingwort, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Europe and Western Asia and has been introduced to North America. The primary parts used medicinally are the leaves and aerial parts. Energetics Ajuga reptans is characterized by a cooling temperature and neutral moisture…