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Botanical Overview Glycine max, commonly known as Soybean or Soy, belongs to the Fabaceae family. This widely cultivated plant originates from East Asia and its major parts used medicinally include the seed, leaf, and root. Soybean is renowned both as a dietary staple and for its medicinal applications. Energetics The energetics of Glycine max are…
Botanical Overview Salvia officinalis, commonly known as Common sage or Garden sage, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Europe and Western Asia. The primary medicinal part used is the dried leaf, which has a long history in traditional herbal medicine. Energetics This herb is…
Botanical Overview Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared root), commonly known as Chinese foxglove or Shu Di Huang, belongs to the family Orobanchaceae. The part used medicinally is the prepared root, traditionally processed by steaming and drying. It is native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and moistening in nature,…
Botanical Overview Latin name: Asparagus racemosusFamily: AsparagaceaeParts used: RootCommon names: Shatavari, Satavar, Wild asparagus Energetics Asparagus racemosus is considered cooling and moistening in nature, with bitter and sweet tastes. It is tonifying and has an ascending directionality affecting the qi, fluids, and essence. Primary Actions Adaptogen Galactagogue Demulcent Antioxidant Immunomodulator Anti-inflammatory Nervine tonic Indications Western…
Botanical Overview Equisetum arvense, commonly known as field horsetail or common horsetail, is a fern ally of the family Equisetaceae native to temperate regions of Europe, North America, and Asia. The aerial parts, especially the sterile green stems, are used medicinally. It is recognized traditionally by names including Escale and Shavegrass. Energetics This herb possesses…
Botanical Overview Lycium barbarum (fructus), commonly known as Goji berry or Wolfberry, is a member of the Solanaceae family. The medicinally used part is the dried fruit, renowned both in traditional Chinese medicine and increasingly in Western herbal practice. Native to China and East Asia, it has also been introduced and naturalized in parts of…
Botanical Overview Phellodendron amurense, commonly known as Amur cork tree, belongs to the Rutaceae family. The primarily utilized part of the plant is its bark, traditionally harvested and used medicinally. Native to East Asia, particularly China, Korea, Japan, and the Russian Amur region, it is notable for its distinctive cork-like bark and historical medicinal use…