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  • Eclipta prostrata

    Botanical Overview Eclipta prostrata, commonly known as False Daisy or Bhringraj, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is a widely distributed herb found in Asia, Australia, and South America. The whole herb and leaves are primarily used medicinally. Energetics The plant is considered cooling and moistening with bitter, astringent, and sweet tastes. It has a…


  • 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…


  • Boerhaavia diffusa

    Botanical Overview Boerhaavia diffusa (family Nyctaginaceae) is a widespread perennial herb known commonly as Red Spiderling, Punarnava, and Hogweed. It is native to Asia, Africa, and Australia. The root, leaves, and whole plant are traditionally used for their medicinal properties. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with bitter, astringent, and sweet…


  • Picrorhiza kurroa

    Botanical Overview Picrorhiza kurroa belongs to the Plantaginaceae family and is commonly known as Kutki, Kutaki, or Swertia. It is native to the Himalayan regions including India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Tibet. The rhizome and root are the primary parts used in herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is characterized by a cooling temperature and drying moisture…


  • Phyllanthus emblica

    Botanical Overview Phyllanthus emblica, commonly known as Indian gooseberry, Amla, or Amalaki, belongs to the Phyllanthaceae family. It is native to the Indian subcontinent, South Asia, and parts of Southeast Asia. The primary parts used medicinally include the fruit, leaf, root, and bark. Energetics This plant has a cooling temperature and moistening quality with prominent…


  • Bupleurum chinense

    Botanical Overview Bupleurum chinense, commonly known as Chinese Thoroughwax or Chai Hu, is a medicinal plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. Native to China and East Asia, the root of Bupleurum chinense is harvested for its medicinal properties. It is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine as a key herb in formulas to treat various…


  • Curcuma longa

    Botanical Overview Curcuma longa belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. The plant is primarily known by its common names such as Turmeric, Indian saffron, and Haridra. The medicinal part used is the rhizome, native to tropical Asia, particularly India and Southeast Asia. Energetics Curcuma longa is considered warming and drying in nature. It possesses bitter, pungent,…


  • Silybum marianum

    Botanical Overview Latin name: Silybum marianum Family: Asteraceae Parts used: Seed Common names: Milk thistle, Lady’s thistle, St. Mary’s thistle Energetics Temperature: coolingMoisture: dryingTastes: bitterDirectionality: ascendingTonicity: tonifyingQi/Blood/Fluid: qi Primary Actions Hepatoprotective Antioxidant Choleretic Anti-inflammatory Indications Western Liver toxicity Jaundice Indigestion Dyspepsia Hepatitis Fatty liver Syndromes Liver disorders Toxic liver damage Cirrhosis Hepatitis TCM Liver qi…


  • Berberis vulgaris

    Botanical Overview Berberis vulgaris, commonly known as barberry or European barberry, belongs to the Berberidaceae family. It is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to North America. The parts used medicinally include the root, root bark, stem bark, fruit, and leaf. Energetics Berberis vulgaris is characterized by a cooling…


  • Mahonia aquifolium

    Botanical Overview Mahonia aquifolium, commonly known as Oregon grape, holly grape, or Mahonia, is a member of the Berberidaceae family native to North America, especially the Pacific Northwest, Western United States, and Canada. The plant’s root, root bark, stem bark, and leaves are utilized medicinally. Energetics The energetics of Mahonia aquifolium are characterized as cooling…