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Botanical Overview Sutherlandia frutescens, belonging to the family Fabaceae, is a woody shrub native to Southern Africa. Commonly known as Cancer bush, Balloon pea, and Kankerbossie, it is traditionally used for its medicinal properties. The primary parts used are the leaves and whole plant. Energetics The plant is considered to have a neutral temperature and…
Botanical Overview Avena sativa, commonly known as oat or common oat, belongs to the Poaceae family. The plant is widely cultivated across Europe, North America, and Asia. Parts used medicinally include the seed, straw, and herb. Oats have a long history of use as a nutritive and medicinal plant for various indications. Energetics Avena sativa…
Botanical Overview Tabernanthe iboga belongs to the Apocynaceae family and is native to Central and Western Africa. The primary parts used medicinally are the root and root bark. Commonly known as Iboga or Ibogaine, the plant is known for its potent psychoactive effects and is traditionally used in ritualistic settings by indigenous peoples. Energetics This…
Botanical Overview Kaempferia parviflora, commonly known as Black Ginger, Thai Ginseng, or Krachaidum, is a member of the Zingiberaceae family native to Southeast Asia, predominantly Thailand. The medicinally used part is the rhizome, traditionally valued for its invigorating properties. Energetics This plant is characterized as warming and drying in nature with bitter and pungent tastes.…
Botanical Overview Theobroma cacao (Malvaceae) is a tropical tree native to Central and South America, widely cultivated for its seeds known as cacao beans or cocoa beans. The primary parts used medicinally are the seeds (semen) and their husks. Commonly referred to as cacao seed or cocoa bean, it is prized for its stimulant and…
Botanical Overview Rhaponticum carthamoides, commonly known as Leuzea or Maral Root, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to Siberia, Central Asia, and Russia. The root is the part typically used for medicinal purposes, valued for its stimulating and adaptogenic properties. Energetics This herb is traditionally regarded as warming with a bitter taste. Its…
Botanical Overview Codonopsis pilosula belongs to the family Campanulaceae and is native to China and East Asia. Commonly known as Dang Shen or Poor Man’s Ginseng, this plant’s root is primarily used medicinally. It is widely valued in traditional Chinese medicine for its tonic properties. Energetics The root is considered neutral in temperature and moistening…
Botanical Overview Gynostemma pentaphyllum is a climbing herbaceous vine belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Commonly known as Jiaogulan or Southern Ginseng, it is native to East and Southeast Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. The aerial parts, especially the leaves, are used medicinally and traditionally brewed into infusions. Energetics This plant has a cooling…
Botanical Overview Epimedium grandiflorum belongs to the family Berberidaceae and is commonly known as Horny Goat Weed, Barrenwort, or simply Epimedium. It is native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan. The aerial parts, particularly the leaves, are utilized medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered warming with a neutral moisture quality. Its taste is…