Syndromes: Infections

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  • Bixa orellana

    Botanical Overview Bixa orellana, commonly known as Achiote, Annatto, Rouge seed, or Urucum, is a tropical plant belonging to the family Bixaceae. Native to Central and South America and the Caribbean, it is widely cultivated across tropical Asia and West Africa. The primary parts used medicinally are the seeds, leaves, and roots. The seeds are…


  • Xanthium strumarium

    Botanical Overview Xanthium strumarium, commonly known as Common cocklebur or Rough cocklebur, is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is widespread across North America, Asia, Europe, and Africa. The plant parts used medicinally include the fruit (seed-containing bur), leaves, and roots. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying with bitter and pungent tastes.…


  • Annona muricata

    Botanical Overview Annona muricata, known commonly as soursop, graviola, guanabana, and Brazilian pawpaw, is a tropical plant in the Annonaceae family. Its parts used medicinally include the leaf, fruit, seed, stem, and root. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and cultivated in West Africa and Southeast Asia. Energetics This plant is…