Syndromes: chronic fatigue syndrome

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  • Pfaffia paniculata

    Botanical Overview Pfaffia paniculata belongs to the family Amaranthaceae and is commonly known as Suma, Brazilian ginseng, or Para rubber root. The plant is native to South America, particularly the Amazon rainforest regions of Brazil. Traditionally, the root is used medicinally for its tonic and adaptogenic properties. Energetics The root is considered warming in temperature,…


  • Cistanche deserticola

    Botanical Overview Cistanche deserticola (family Orobanchaceae) is a parasitic herb native to arid regions of northwestern China, including Inner Mongolia, Gansu, and Xinjiang provinces. Commonly known as Desert Cistanche or Rou Cong Rong in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the dried stems are the medicinal part used. It is a valued tonic herb with a long…