Syndromes: Obesity

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  • Amorphophallus konjac

    Botanical Overview Amorphophallus konjac, commonly known as konjac, konnyaku, devil’s tongue, or voodoo lily, is a member of the Araceae family. Indigenous to East and Southeast Asia, especially China, Japan, and Korea, the plant’s underground corm or root is used medicinally and as a food source. Energetics Konjac is considered cooling and moistening in nature,…


  • Hoodia gordonii

    Botanical Overview Hoodia gordonii is a succulent plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to the arid regions of Southern Africa including Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana. The plant is commonly known as Hoodia, Bushman’s hat, or Bushman’s pipe. The primary medicinal part used is the stem, traditionally consumed by indigenous peoples to suppress appetite during…


  • Gymnema sylvestre

    Botanical Overview Gymnema sylvestre belongs to the family Apocynaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and tropical Asia and is also found in parts of Africa. The primary part used medicinally is the leaf. Common names include Gymnema, Gymnema leaf, and Australian cowplant. Energetics Gymnema sylvestre is considered to have a neutral temperature and…