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Botanical Overview Euphorbia hirta, belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family, is a widely distributed medicinal plant known by common names such as asthma-plant, milk weed, and gatherweed. The whole plant and leaves are primarily used in traditional medicine across tropical regions of Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas. Energetics This herb is considered cooling and drying…
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 Pistacia lentiscus, commonly known as Mastic, Mastic tree, or Lentisk, is a member of the Anacardiaceae family. Native to Mediterranean regions, North Africa, and the Middle East, this evergreen shrub or small tree yields a fragrant resin traditionally harvested for medicinal and culinary use. The primary parts utilized are the resin, leaves, and…
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…
Botanical Overview Commiphora myrrha (Family: Burseraceae) is a resinous tree native to Northeast Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Its resin, known commonly as myrrh, has been used medicinally for centuries. The resin is the primary part used in traditional and modern herbal applications. Common names include Myrrh, African Myrrh, and Somalian Myrrh. Energetics Myrrh is…
Botanical Overview Alpinia officinarum, commonly known as Lesser Galangal or simply Galangal, belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. The medicinal part used is primarily the rhizome. Native to Southeast Asia, including China and India, it has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems. Energetics The plant exhibits a warming and drying nature with pungent…
Botanical Overview Curcuma longa belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. The plant is primarily known by its common names such as Turmeric, Indian saffron, and Haridra. The medicinal part used is the rhizome, native to tropical Asia, particularly India and Southeast Asia. Energetics Curcuma longa is considered warming and drying in nature. It possesses bitter, pungent,…
Botanical Overview Linum usitatissimum (flaxseed or linseed) is a plant in the Linaceae family cultivated widely in temperate regions worldwide including Europe, Asia, and North America. The seed (semen) is the primary medicinal part used traditionally and in modern herbalism. Common names include Flaxseed and Linseed. Energetics The seeds possess a cooling temperature and moistening…
Botanical Overview Rosa × damascena, commonly known as Damask rose or Rose of Damascus, belongs to the Rosaceae family. The plant is cultivated extensively in the Middle East, Mediterranean region, Bulgaria, Iran, and Turkey. The primary parts used medicinally are the flower petals and rose hips. It is treasured for its aromatic and therapeutic properties.…
Botanical Overview Holarrhena pubescens (Family: Apocynaceae) is a medicinal plant native to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa. Commonly known as Kurchi or Tellicherry bark, its bark, seeds, and roots are traditionally used for therapeutic purposes. Energetics The plant exhibits a cooling temperature and drying moisture quality. Its taste profile is predominantly…