Syndromes: impaired digestion

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  • Allium cepa

    Botanical Overview Allium cepa, commonly known as onion or common onion, is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family cultivated worldwide. The bulb is the primary part used medicinally, with occasional use of the leaf. It is a staple culinary and medicinal plant. Energetics Onion has a warming temperature and drying moisture quality. Its tastes are…


  • Inula helenium

    Botanical Overview Inula helenium, commonly known as Elecampane, Alant, or Horse-heal, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Native to Europe and Western Asia and introduced to North America, the plant’s root is the primary part used medicinally. It has a history of use in traditional Western herbal medicine. Energetics Elecampane root…


  • Maytenus ilicifolia

    Botanical Overview Maytenus ilicifolia, commonly known as Espinheira-santa or Santa espina, is a species in the Celastraceae family native to South America, predominantly found in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The medicinal parts used are primarily the dried leaves. Energetics The plant’s energetics are generally characterized as cooling and drying, with bitter and astringent tastes.…