Syndromes: digestive spasms

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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…


  • Origanum syriacum

    Botanical Overview Origanum syriacum, commonly known as Syrian oregano, Bible hyssop, or Syrian marjoram, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Eastern Mediterranean and Levant regions. The medicinally used parts are mainly the leaf and flowering tops. Energetics The herb is considered warming and drying with bitter, pungent, and aromatic tastes. It…


  • Pimpinella anisum

    Botanical Overview Pimpinella anisum, commonly known as Anise, is a member of the Apiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, Southwest Asia, and parts of North Africa and Southern Europe. The primary medicinal part used is the seed (often called aniseed). Common names include Anise and Sweet Anise. Energetics Anise is considered warming…


  • Daucus carota

    Botanical Overview Daucus carota, commonly known as carrot seed, belongs to the Apiaceae family. The seed is the primary part used medicinally. Native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, it has a history of traditional use in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying with bitter, pungent, and sweet tastes. It…


  • Tilia cordata / Tilia platyphyllos

    Botanical Overview Latin name: Tilia cordata / Tilia platyphyllosFamily: MalvaceaeCommon names: Small-leaved lime, Large-leaved lime, Linden, Lime treeParts used: Flower, Leaf, Bark, Wood Energetics Temperature: coolingMoisture: moisteningTastes: sweet, slightly bitter, aromaticDirectionality: descending, centeredTonicity: relaxingQi/Blood/Fluid: qi Primary Actions Anxiolytic Antispasmodic Diaphoretic Mild sedative Anti-inflammatory Indications Western Anxiety Restlessness Cold symptoms Fever Cough Digestive discomfort Headache Syndromes…


  • Clinopodium douglasii

    Botanical Overview Clinopodium douglasii, commonly known as Yerba Buena, Douglas’ Clinopodium, or Mountain Mint, is a herbaceous member of the Lamiaceae family native to Western North America, especially the Pacific Northwest and California. The plant’s aromatic leaves, stems, and flowers are traditionally harvested for medicinal use. Energetics Yerba Buena is considered to have a cooling…


  • Satureja thymbra

    Botanical Overview Satureja thymbra, commonly known as Savory of Crete, Mediterranean Savory, or Whorled Savory, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. The plant’s aromatic leaves and aerial parts are primarily used for medicinal purposes. It is native to the Mediterranean region where it has been traditionally valued. Energetics This herb has a warming temperature and drying…


  • Tynanthus panurensis

    Botanical Overview Tynanthus panurensis is a climbing vine in the family Bignoniaceae, native to the Amazon Basin and other South American tropical regions. Known commonly as Breu branco or Chico branco, it is traditionally used for its aromatic and medicinal properties. The stem and leaves are the primary parts utilized in herbal preparations. Energetics The…


  • Ferula assa-foetida

    Botanical Overview Ferula assa-foetida is a perennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae family, widely distributed across Western Asia, Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. The primary medicinal part used is the resin derived from its root and rhizome. Commonly known as Asafoetida, Hing, or Devil’s dung, the plant’s resin possesses a strong sulfurous…