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Botanical Overview Punica granatum, commonly known as Pomegranate, belongs to the family Lythraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa. Various parts are used medicinally including the fruit, peel, seed, flower, and bark. Known for its bright red fruit, this plant has a long history of traditional use.…
Botanical Overview Bryophyllum pinnatum belongs to the Crassulaceae family and is commonly known as Air plant, Life plant, Cathedral bells, Miracle leaf, and Four o’clock plant. The medicinal parts used are primarily the leaves and the whole plant. This succulent species is native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa and is widely naturalized in…
Botanical Overview Citrus bergamia, commonly known as Bergamot or Bergamot orange, is a member of the Rutaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean basin, particularly Southern Italy. The primary medicinal parts used are the fruit peel and its essential oil. Energetics Citrus bergamia is characterized by a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality. Its…
Botanical Overview Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, commonly known as Chinese hibiscus, Hawaiian hibiscus, or Shoeblackplant, belongs to the Malvaceae family. This tropical flowering shrub is native to Tropical Asia and widely cultivated in the Pacific Islands, Hawaii, India, and Southeast Asia. The primary plant parts used medicinally are the flowers and leaves. Energetics Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is considered…
Botanical Overview Avena sativa, commonly known as oat or common oat, belongs to the Poaceae family. The plant is widely cultivated across Europe, North America, and Asia. Parts used medicinally include the seed, straw, and herb. Oats have a long history of use as a nutritive and medicinal plant for various indications. Energetics Avena sativa…
Botanical Overview Arctium lappa, commonly known as Burdock, Greater burdock, or Gobo, is a member of the Asteraceae family. The plant is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. The root is the primary part used medicinally, though seeds and leaves are also utilized in some traditions. Energetics Burdock is energetically cooling and moistening, with…
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,…
Botanical Overview Adansonia digitata, commonly known as Baobab, Monkey bread tree, or Upside-down tree, belongs to the Malvaceae family. It is native to Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar and introduced in parts of Australia. Various parts are used medicinally including the bark, leaves, fruit pulp, and seeds. Energetics The plant exhibits cooling temperature and moistening properties…
Botanical Overview Clitoria ternatea, commonly known as butterfly pea, blue pea, or Asian pigeonwings, is a member of the Fabaceae family native to South and Southeast Asia. Used traditionally throughout tropical Asia, various parts including the flower, leaf, root, and seed are employed medicinally. Energetics This plant exhibits cooling temperature properties with moistening qualities. Its…
Botanical Overview Punica granatum (pericarp) belongs to the family Lythraceae. The pericarp, or peel, of the pomegranate fruit is the part used medicinally. Commonly known as pomegranate peel or rind, this part of the plant is traditionally harvested from the cultivated Punica granatum tree native to Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian regions. Energetics The…