Syndromes: Liver fire

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  • Prunella vulgaris

    Botanical Overview Prunella vulgaris, commonly known as Self-heal or Heal-all, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, the plant’s aerial parts including leaves and flowers are used medicinally. Energetics Prunella vulgaris has a cooling temperature and moistening moisture quality. Its taste profile includes bitter, astringent,…


  • Scutellaria baicalensis

    Botanical Overview Scutellaria baicalensis, commonly known as Baikal skullcap, Chinese skullcap, or Huang Qin, is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Its primary medicinal part used is the root. Native to East Asia, including China, Korea, and Russia, it has a rich history in traditional Chinese medicine. Energetics Scutellaria baicalensis is characterized by a cooling…


  • 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…


  • Moringa oleifera

    Botanical Overview Moringa oleifera, commonly known as Drumstick tree, Horseradish tree, or simply Moringa, belongs to the family Moringaceae. Native to India and parts of Africa and Southeast Asia, this fast-growing tree provides multiple usable parts including leaves, seeds, pods, flowers, bark, root, and seeds. Energetics Moringa is traditionally considered cooling and moistening in nature,…